Example 1: Cite three things about design stated by Petroski that you find intriguing. Why?
Example 2: Consider the use of sketching and geometric modeling during design. Compare and contrast the two. For example, in what context should you use one instead of the other? Why? Which allows you to be more creative? Why? Given that you've done a nice job, Which are you more proud of when you are finished? Why? Which causes more frustration? Why? Which requires more practice? Why?
Example 3: Which brainstorming roadblocks did you not realize existed for you until this lecture? Explain. Which brainstorming roadblocks have you encountered prior to this class? What was the situation? Which brainstorming roadblocks have you encountered in this class? What was the situation? What are the benefits to being conscious of these roadblocks when you are trying to be creative?
Example 4: What is design? What is the last thing you designed?
Example 5 Which brainstorming roadblocks did you not realize existed for you until this lecture? Explain. Which brainstorming roadblocks have you encountered prior to this class? What was the situation? Which brainstorming roadblocks have you encountered in this class? What was the situation? What are the benefits to being conscious of these roadblocks when you are trying to be creative?
Example 6 Regarding the second iteration of the in-class brainstorming activity... What was different in the process your team followed this time? Did you find that your team was better at brainstorming? What roadblocks did your team encounter? How did you work around them? Did you find it easier to follow the brainstorming rules this time? Which ones did your team violate the most? Did you find your team's process for generating ideas was better this time? Did you generate more ideas? Did you like what your team came up with this time more than last time you did this activity? What other team's design did you dislike? Why? What other team's design did you like? Why? Overall, were the final designs of "higher quality"?
Example 7 What about your living space, architectually, is well designed? What isn't?
