Chapter 1: Introduction to Creative Engineering Design
1.
What is Creative Engineering Design?
2.
Engineering Education Accreditation System and Creative Design
3.
Engineering and Engineers
4.
15 Famous Patents That Changed the World Through Engineering Creativity
Practice Problems

Chapter 2: Concepts of Engineering Problems
1.
Concept of engineering problem
2.
Engineering problem solving methods
3.
Engineering Design Process and Constraints
4.
Causes and Countermeasures for Failure in Engineering Design
5.
General design process
6.
Engineering Design Process
7.
Starting the Engineering Design Process: Defining the Problem
Practice Problems

Chapter 3: Winning Strategies and Organizational Culture
1.
The winning strategy of the rabbit and the turtle
2.
Desirable team and organizational culture
3.
Understanding my thinking style
4.
Ned Herrmann's Brain Type Model and Capacity Building
5.
Team composition
6.
Teamwork build-up
7.
Conducting team meetings
Practice Problems

Chapter 4: Principles of Communication
1.
self-esteem
2.
How to Boost Self-Esteem and Principles of Communication in Teamwork
3.
Self-esteem and self-respect
4.
The aesthetics of communication
5.
Principles of Communication
Practice Problems

Chapter 5: Effective Communication 1: Listening and Taking Notes
1.
Effective Communication ①: Listening
2.
Listening Techniques for Effective Conversation
3.
Effective Communication ②: Recording
4.
Effective Communication ③: Writing Technical Reports
Practice Problems

Chapter 6: Effective Communication 2: Presentation and Negotiation
1.
Effective Communication ①: Presentation
2.
Presenting Well: Preparation and Presentation
3.
Effective Communication ②: Win-Win Game
Practice Problems

Chapter 7 Negotiation
1.
The first Khitan invasion of Goryeo and Seohui's negotiations
2.
Negotiation Principles Learned from Seohee's Negotiations
3.
Principles of negotiation
4.
Principled negotiation method
Practice Problems

Chapter 8 Engineering Ethics
1.
corporate ethics
2.
Ethical Management
3.
Chemical Engineering and Engineering Ethics
4. ESG Management
5.
Entrepreneurship: The Seeds of Creative Challenge
Practice Problems

Chapter 9: Engineering Problem Solving and Creativity
1.
Creativity: Why is it important?
2.
Creative Engineering Problem Solving
3.
Enhance your creativity
Practice Problems

Chapter 10: Generating Ideas Using Invention Principles
1.
What is a patent?
2.
TRIZ invention principles and patents
3.
Creative Thinking Technique: ASIT
4. ASIT problem-solving techniques
Practice Problems

Chapter 11 Problem-Based Learning Theory
1.
What is problem-based learning?
2. PBL design phase
3.
Conditions for effective problem design
4. Expected changes in the practical application of PBL
5.
Application of PBL in an introductory course on creative design
Practice Problems

Chapter 12: Problem-Based Learning in Practice
1.
PBL learning through real-life cases
2.
The first problem presentation process for PBL
3.
Data collection phase for solving the second problem
4.
Third problem reconfirmation and problem solution derivation stage
5.
The fourth problem-solving presentation and learning outcome summary/evaluation stage
Practice Problems

Chapter 13: Arduino-Based Design Assignment Practice
1.
Using Arduino in Engineering Design
2.
Understanding Smart Home Systems
3.
How to use Arduino
4.
Design task practice case
5.
Comprehensive summary
Practice Problems

References

What are the most essential competencies required of us living in the 21st century? In a world of rapidly changing technology, complexly intertwined social issues, and a world overflowing with artificial intelligence and data, simply accumulating knowledge is no longer enough to maintain competitiveness.
What's needed now is the ability to redefine problems, approach them from different perspectives, and propose creative solutions.
It is ‘creative problem-solving skills.’

In response to these contemporary demands, 'Introduction to Creative Engineering Design' is designed to help students entering engineering schools understand the essence of engineering and design, and cultivate the ability to think creatively, collaborate, and solve problems.

This textbook covers more than just design tools or technical methodologies.
It includes training in generating ideas fluently and flexibly, the ability to communicate and collaborate through team projects, the process of tackling open-ended problems and finding practical solutions, and, furthermore, an engineering perspective on real-world problems.

Through this book, you will learn the fundamentals of engineering thinking while also experiencing the process of implementing your own unique ideas into designs.
Design is not a process with a right answer, but a journey of exploring the optimal solution among countless possibilities.
Don't be afraid of failure, try different ideas.
Listen to others' ideas in collaborative settings and express your own ideas persuasively.

We have done our best to make a good book, but there may be some shortcomings.
We ask for your understanding on this matter, and any revisions that may occur after publication will be provided in the data room of the Free Academy website (www.freeaca.com), so please refer to it.

Finally, Introduction to Creative Engineering Design is the first step on your journey from engineering student to true problem solver.
From the moment you turn the first page of this book, your creative journey begins.
We hope that ideas that will change the world will be born right at your fingertips.