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 * 1) Identify the need or problem
 * 2) Research the need or problem
 * Examine current state of the issue and current solutions
 * Explore other options via the internet, library, interviews, etc.

3. Develop possible solution(s)

 4. Brainstorm possible solutions
 * Articulate the possible solutions in two and three dimensions
 * Refine the possible solutions
 * Select the best possible solution(s)
 * Determine which solution(s) best meet(s) the original requirements

5. Construct a prototype
 * Model the selected solution(s) in two and three dimensions

6. Test and evaluate the solution(s)
 * Does it work?
 * Does it meet the original constraints?

7. Communicate the solution(s)
 * Make an engineering presentation that includes a discussion of how the solution(s) best meet(s) the needs of the initial problem, opportunity, or need
 * Discuss societal impacts and tradeoffs of the solution(s)

8. Redesign
 * Overhaul the solution(s) based on information gathered during the tests and presentation