Conceptual Design Process Higher Level System Input Higher level input may include ↓ needs,constraints, I.Value Definition assumptions II.Concept Generation (Design space exploration) Concept generation involves divergent thought process III.Concept Selection (Narrow-down alternative set) Concept Selection involves IV.System Architecture Definition convergent thought process Detail design The early stages in the development process have great potential to improve the value delivered in the product and to reduce rework in the process.Generating and maturing design alternatives require resources and time,which are limited in a project.Therefore,there is need for efficient methods to manage alternatives that also allow maximization of design space exploration while considering the resources and time available. (David Diaz Dominguez,SDM 2011) CLGO System Engineering by J.J.Gao 4+ - System Engineering by J. J. Gao 4 Conceptual Design Process  Higher level input may include needs, constraints, assumptions  Concept generation involves divergent thought process  Concept Selection involves convergent thought process I. Value Definition II. Concept Generation (Design space exploration) III. Concept Selection (Narrow-down alternative set) IV. System Architecture Definition Higher Level System Input Detail design The early stages in the development process have great potential to improve the value delivered in the product and to reduce rework in the process. Generating and maturing design alternatives require resources and time, which are limited in a project. Therefore, there is need for efficient methods to manage alternatives that also allow maximization of design space exploration while considering the resources and time available. (David Diaz Dominguez, SDM 2011)