If you are interested in engineering design and project management, chances are good that you’ve heard a lot of people talking about scrum. In today’s blog post, we tell you everything you need to know about scrum, including a basic definition and other useful details. What Is Scrum? Scrum is defined as a framework to…
Project managers have different methodologies at their disposal to monitor the progress of a project and keep it on track. One of the most popular among these methods is waterfall project management. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Waterfall Project Management? Waterfall project management is a project management methodology where tasks happen sequentially. In…
The engineering design process is a powerful framework to devise solutions for all types of problems. In this blog post, we outline the seven steps of the engineering design process, one of the most popular versions of this method. What Is the Engineering Design Process? As we have seen in previous posts, the engineering design…
Engineering design and project management go hand in hand, so it’s easy to assume that good design engineers make good project managers. While this may make sense, the truth is not as simple as it seems. Why Good Design Engineers May Make Good Project Managers Design engineers are equipped with many qualities we associate with…
Choosing a career can feel daunting, but learning more about the alternatives you have in mind can make things a lot easier. If you are thinking about engineering design as a possible career choice, you are in luck because today we bring you three reasons to choose a career in engineering design. You Get to…
Even if you are only vaguely familiar with the worlds of construction and engineering, chances are that you have heard about project managers. But what does a project manager do? Keep reading to discover the answer. What Does a Project Manager Do? Simply put, a project manager is in charge of ensuring that a project…
Is engineering design art or science? This is a common—and valid—question because engineering design combines aspects of artistic and scientific thought. Come with us as we take a closer look at the differences between these disciplines. What Is Art? Let’s begin by providing a working definition of art. We can define art as a human…
Engineering design is more than hard skills. This is a demanding field, and success requires a strong balance of technical know-how and interpersonal skills. That’s why today we bring you three soft skills essential to engineering design and how to hone them. What Are Soft Skills? Before we take a look at the soft skills…
Technical drawing is a basic aspect of engineering design. Keep reading to learn more about technical drawing, from its definition and history to its evolution. What Is Technical Drawing? Technical drawing, also known as drafting, is a detailed graphic rendition of how something functions or how it is built. Technical drawings are made at a…
The term “fourth industrial revolution” is gaining wider acceptance as a useful term to refer to a ground-breaking process that will change the way we think about products, services, and engineering design itself. Keep reading to learn more about this fascinating topic and get a glimpse into the exciting tools that engineering designers will have…