Introduces conceptual design tools, including objectives trees, morphological charts, and requirements matrices that visually introduce and guide the student through the design process.

Introduces project management tools, including work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, and activity networks exposing students to the types of tools they will use for project-based work in the real world.

Consistent, common examples throughout illustrate the use of both the design tools and the management tools necessary for the design and development of successful projects.

Summarizes the processes and means of reporting the results of a design project.

Provides insights into team behaviors and dynamics, and how they affect project outcomes.

Set in the context of a design team working on a client-initiated design project, providing a real-world context and practical examples of the type of work students will encounter in their professional lives.