Design

To design is either to formulate a plan for the satisfaction of a specified need or to solve a specific problem.

• Mechanical Engineering Design
• Design - Creation of Artifacts in Society

Some Tips

Taken from here

1. Ensure that Proper Safety is Maintained with the design
2. Write down the constraints and criteria of your project and have them present at all times during the design process to help keep you on the right track at all times.
3. Pay Attention to Cost. It will save you some trouble later on if you keep note of costs in the early stages of design.
4. Identify the Materials Keep in mind what materials you plan on using for your design. This will allow you to have a better understanding of the overall strength your design will have and how stable its structure will be. It can also give you an idea about the design’s cost and availability.