Idea Generation - The design process begins with understanding the customers and their needs.

Screening Ideas - eliminate those ideas that do not appear to have high potential and so avoid the costs incurred at subsequent stages.

Feasibility Study - Consists of a market analysis, an economic analysis, and technical and strategic analysis.

Preliminary Design - involves building a prototype, testing the prototype, revising the design, retesting and so on until a viable design is determined.

Pilot Runs and Testing - After several iterations, pilot run of the manufacturing process is conducted. Adjustments are made as needed before finalizing the design.

Final Design and Process Plans - The final design consists of detailed drawings and specifications for the new product.