Design, usually considered in the context of the applied arts, engineering, architecture, and other such creative endeavours, is used as both a noun and a verb. "Design" as a verb refers to the process of originating and developing a plan for a new object (machine, building, product, etc.). As a noun, "design" is used both for the final plan or proposal (a drawing, model, or other description), or the result of implementing that plan or proposal (the object produced).
Designing normally requires considering aesthetic, functional, and many other aspects of an object, which usually requires considerable research, thought, modeling, iterative adjustment, and re-design.
Design as a process can take many forms depending on the object being designed and the individual or individuals participating.
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Boat Floor Replacement - Replacing a floor in a 1970 Silverline runabout. Photographs, and description.
Electric Boats - Parameters for efficient electric boat design. Suitable boat plans and equipment. Links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ This site describes design parameters for efficient electric boats, using solar power or battery power to drive an electric motor. It uses a working prototype to illustrate the principles. ]
Fritz's Boat Page - Boatbuilding and Boat Projects from Juneau, Alaska...and Around the World. Construction and launch photos of a Bolger Sneakeasy 26' x 4' plywood speedboat. Also includes many other boatbuilding links.
Meta Description: [ Fritz's Boat Page ]
Gizmo Boat - Features information about plans for a child sized powerboat for building at home with adult help. Age range from 6 years upwards. Engine size 2hp+.
John's Boat - Step by step details of the design and construction of a 15' radius chine plywood steam launch.
Meta Description: [ This site documents the design and ongoing construction of my 18' Steam Launch. I am building a Roberts boiler, Tiny Power engine and a wooden hull. ]
Mark V Designs - Pictures and commentary on building a 39 foot outboard powered Sharpie houseboat, and a 20 foot trailerable plywood power cruiser.
Muskoka Sea Flea Hydroplane - Detailed construction photographs, free plans, discussion. Quick-Time movies of seafleas on Kahshe Lake.
Russian Hydrofoil Page - Provides information about hydrofoils, methods of calculations, design service, and photo galleries.
Meta Description: [ HYDROFOILS and ADVANCED MARINE VEHICLES ]
Snake Shooter Vee - Welded aluminum 20' jet sled (Inboard center console version). Construction Photos.
Trawler Conversion - Conversion of a 48' plank on frame commercial salmon fishing boat into a yacht. Photos and descriptions.
Turbine Boat Project - Contains details of a backyard-built turbine boat.
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