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This paper presents techniques and methods to improve engineering students’ design skills through a project- based course. We developed a well-defined project to engage second year students in an authentic industrial design flow. This flow starts by studying the feasibility of a target project and progresses to the selection of the best alternative using various financial analyses. It then evaluates the project’s potential success rate using pre-defined evaluation criteria. This project is implemented through the concurrent application of the textbook’s theoretical concepts of engineering economics. By applying the project, we fill the gap between academic theoretical concepts and the industrial real-life design and creation of products. Finally, we prepared a professional document that explains the specifications, requirements, and guidelines of the project. It also helps students in choosing the proper topic of their project, in exploring different project alternatives, and in preparing appropriate project documentation.
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