Design of Systems

When designing a system, it is best to start by asking a few basic questions such as “what is the system in this particular scenario,” “what is the goal of the system,” and “what is the surrounding environment of the system.”  These questions must be asked before any proper and effective system can be created.  As Wikipedia says, “systems design is the process of defining the architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements.”  These different parts of a system all must be obtained before the project at hand can be finished, so they must be properly engineered to  enhance the system.  Since the design of a system is closely related to the design process, it is vital to brainstorm the potential solutions.  If the system does not satisfy all of the requirements, then it must be redesigned, so it is best to list all of the requirements for the system to have before actually beginning the design process.  After all of the questions have been asked and all of the requirements have been listed, it is time to design the system.  The design of a system takes every individual piece and combines them into an efficient final product.  The final system will be able to be used effectively in its proper environment (it would be ridiculous to build a house made out of wood in the tornado alley, but it could have potential use in a calm environment).  Every system is unique in some small way, so the design of systems plays a vital role in its success.  When Henry Ford designed the assembly line, his system worked perfectly under the preexisting conditions.  He obtained great wealth and supplied the average American family with a Model-T.  The design of systems is a dynamic part of modern life due to what it has already accomplished and what will be created through it.

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