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Designers’ learning methods

2009-03-10View Original

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In fact, it’s not limited to mechanical designers; I think it applies to anyone! : 1. One must have the motivation to learn on their own; one should keep learning throughout life. 2. One must continuously develop and strengthen their ability to solve problems on their own, be good at thinking, and not rely on others whenever a problem arises; only seek help from others after having tried their best without finding an answer. A lot can be learned in this process, not just the answers. 3. As experience grows, it is necessary to continuously strengthen one’s practical skills and problem-solving abilities. Because for many things, only by doing them personally can one gain firsthand experience and understanding, and only then can one pay proper attention to various detailed aspects. 4. Ask why more often; don’t trust anyone or any book blindly. Question the things you used to take for granted and find out the reasons behind them! Due to time constraints, I’ll write these for now and add more later!
Reply #22009-03-10
The most important thing is to integrate theory with practice.
Reply #32009-03-10
In addition to acquiring professional knowledge on a regular basis, it is also important to pay attention to equipment-related knowledge in related industries for use as a reference in design
Reply #42009-03-11
What LZ is talking about are the general principles of learning*, while for mechanical designers, practical experience is what matters most.
Reply #52009-03-11
It is not only necessary to practice more, but it is even more important to be good at summarizing.
Reply #62009-03-12
Thank you to everyone for sharing their opinions! Everyone shares their ideas and opinions; everyone has their own strengths. By combining all these advantages and putting them into practice earnestly, we will be able to do better and better!
Reply #72009-03-12
By integrating theory with practice, as experience increases, the ability to acquire knowledge will grow stronger
Reply #82009-03-12
A person's comprehension ability is very important; those with good comprehension skills have a stronger capacity to absorb information. Such people are able to draw inferences from one instance and apply knowledge to similar situations; they have a good capacity for comprehension, which allows them to achieve twice the results with half the effort. Of course, those with slower comprehension shouldn’t lose heart; starting early is also a good way to make up for it.
Reply #92009-03-12
Combine theory with practice, continuously summarize and improve through experience, and effectively integrate knowledge from books with practical experience
Reply #102009-03-12
Everyone has said great things; it’s just a matter of putting it into practice!
Reply #112009-03-13
I think the most important thing is to gain experience, but one should not become a dogmatic empiricist; seeking truth from facts should be the guiding principle.
Reply #122009-03-16
Everyone is absolutely right! Give it strong support! ! ! I believe the most important things are the development of practical skills (accumulation of experience) and the cultivation of innovative thinking (technological innovation). Using a sword from a previous dynasty to strike officials of the current dynasty would be a joke! After watching last night’s 3·15 Gala, I hope that all colleagues will earnestly stick to their duties, whether they are involved in design or management. Our job is to serve the public by developing new products and testing new solutions – it is the obligation of every worker to meet the growing material and cultural needs of people. Hehe, I also wish that all colleagues can achieve remarkable results in their ordinary positions!
Reply #132009-03-16
Use your brain and maintain a sense of curiosity. Summary — learn* — practice, then summarize — learn* again — practice again; one should keep learning throughout life.
Reply #142009-03-17
When first starting out in the field of design, it’s important to spend time at the operational level and observe as much as possible; at least one should be able to operate machine tools. There are many technical details that newcomers find difficult to understand, and this can be a constraint in design work
Reply #152009-03-26
What everyone has said makes a lot of sense. Regarding this issue, I’d like to share my views. I believe that in mechanical design, in addition to having a solid theoretical foundation, it is also necessary to accumulate extensive practical experience; this is why experienced engineers can immediately identify the source of problems just by looking at the drawings. The saying \"one must keep learning throughout life\" means that in one’s daily work, one should gradually identify one’s own shortcomings, continuously learn and build up knowledge and experience, draw on the strengths of others, and develop one’s own unique qualities – only in this way can one become a leader in that field. Additionally, working in mechanical design requires some mental effort; one should develop the habit of thinking more, asking why when faced with problems, and not being shy about seeking advice from those above or below one’s rank. It is also important to use creative thinking, as there is no need to fear making mistakes – they can be corrected, but it is not acceptable to make the same errors again. I believe that only through such continuous effort and exploration can one become an excellent mechanical designer, or even a master-level expert in mechanical design.
Reply #162009-03-27
Everyone has said such nice things! Designers need to keep learning and gaining experience, as well as visiting construction sites more often, which is beneficial for integrating theory with practice
Reply #172009-05-22
1# babyboy strongly agrees! In the age of knowledge, only by keeping learning can one continuously acquire new things and make progress!
Reply #182009-06-02
Designers should do the following: 1. Strive to learn the relevant professional knowledge, read more, observe more, and ask why more often. 2. Be humble and learn from experienced designers; draw on others’ experience to avoid making mistakes, for it’s not not knowing something that’s a problem, but failing to learn. 3. Get more involved in product design to learn and improve through the process. 4. Actively participate in practical activities, go to the site to provide production support, identify and resolve problems – this is a very important aspect for improving design skills. By achieving these things, you will surely become an excellent designer over time.
Reply #192009-06-03
I believe that designers must first have professional ethics, always keeping in mind for whom they are designing and why they are doing so. Once these problems are solved, many issues become relatively simple, because when you put in the effort, you will definitely achieve results in technical matters. Additionally, it is important to humbly learn from experienced designers, drawing on their experience to avoid making mistakes. It’s not fear of not understanding something that matters, but rather fear of not trying to learn – and this saying makes a lot of sense
Reply #202009-06-04
Agreed, I’ll start learning today*

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