1. Introduction

1.1 The Purpose of the Design Methods Handbook

“This handbook should not be used dogmatically, rather, it should inspire the designer to develop new approaches to problem-solving.”

- Professor Walter Schaer, Ph.D. 1977

1.2 The Use of the Design Methods Handbook

The Design Methods Handbook is my notes and interpretations obtained while taking the Design Methodology course given by Professor Bartlett at Auburn University. It would be my lifetime resource as an industrial designer for coping with every future project I will develop. I will comprehend the methods and apply them as effective and efficient tools in my designs process. I shared this useful Design Methods Handbook on the website, and I hope readers could benefit from it as I did.