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Activity 1: Summary and next steps

You have studied the meaning of design, and recognised various kinds of engineering design fields.
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In this activity, you studied the meaning of design, and recognised various kinds of engineering design fields. You have also classified design according to the level of novelty of the design problem. You have seen examples of engineering products and identified the various disciplines of engineering design that go into their creation.

In the next activity, you will study the life cycle of engineering products, an understanding of which is essential for successful designs.

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