Novel Engineering Visual Guide

STEP 1: ASK

Read a book and define problems that the character/client is experiencing.

STEP 2: IMAGINE

Examine problems and brainstorm solutions for character/client.

STEP 3: PLAN

Choose a solution and plan your design. What materials do you need? How will it work? Sketch what it will look like.

STEP 4: CREATE

Create your prototype. Test it and get feedback. Make notes of changes you want to make or questions you have.

STEP 5: IMPROVE

Use testing results and feedback to improve and revise design.

Designer Name(s): _________________________________ Book Title: _________________________________________

Author: ____________________________________________

Created by Dr. Shaunna Smith (shaunna.smith@hawaii.edu), Adapted from Tufts University: http://www.novelengineering.org

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Novel Engineering Steps

Adapted from Tufts University: http://www.novelengineering.org

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