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Evaluating designs

A Pugh matrix can be used to compare alternative concepts against various technical and economic evaluation criteria and compute an overall score.

In this video Ammar introduces the Pugh matrix, which can be used to compare alternative concepts against various technical and economic evaluation criteria and compute an overall score for each.

In the next step you will look at the final stages of the design process, which are the embodiment and detailed design stage.

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