MonthNovember 2015

An Overview of the Steps Involved in Design Engineering

November 24, 2015 /

Design engineering forms the basis of all engineering disciplines. In fact, it is considered to be a more practical solution to all common problems. Its steps are seen throughout the product design phase, system engineering phase, development phase as well as in the manufacturing phase. Collectively, these steps serve as a guarantee for a smooth transition from a mere concept through to actual production and eventual launch of the item, equipment or system designed previously into the market.

Taking into consideration the definitive nature of design engineering, the whole process is characteristic of a very straight forward procedure which encompasses the steps highlighted below.

Identification of the problem

As strange as it may sound, in the absence of a problem, engineering of a design can never proceed. In the terms of product design, a “problem” usually addresses a particular customer or market requirement. For instance, within an industry, there may be urgent need to make improvements onto some equipments etc. regardless of the problem, whoever raises it or the person who needs it, it just has to be solved.

Take note, prior to the commencement of any actual engineering works, an in-depth research is carried out in a bid to establish the most potential solutions for the user. In addition to this, existing products and all possible solutions are also carefully examined. All of this collectively assists in defining all the requirements of a particular product or system.
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Using Dominance in Your Design

November 20, 2015 /

Dominance in design is to do with attracting attention to the right parts of the page at the right time. It’s an important part of creating a positive user experience and will help to ensure that your brand’s design work has the desired effect on your target audience.

The dominant element of the page is the part which you want people to pay attention to first. This could be your logo, an advertisement title, an offer or anything else which is considered to be the initial part of the design for a customer. It’s usually created through contrast; the dominant part will be bigger or in some way bolder than other elements of the design. Surrounding the dominant object with white also helps by making it effortlessly take prominence within its immediate vicinity. The greater the contrast, the more dominance you will have.

Dominance will create a hierarchy within the design by guiding the eye to the most important element first, giving the design a focal point. This then allows you to guide the viewer’s eyes around the page so that they take in all of the elements at the right time. It’s even more important than you might think – if people struggle to take what they want to out of a design, they’ll just move on. Make it immediately obvious to your viewers what they should be looking at.