The department’s vision encompassed an array of interconnected conceptual layers, incorporating elements that would be duplicated, reused, and versioned over time.
 
Phase 1: Exploration
We conducted an intense 1-day workshop to drill into their requirements. This deep-dive included visiting the manufacturing departments that were responsible for constructing the race car, where we were invited to inspect the car chassis and wiring, examine the physical electrical harnesses and observe their construction methods.

Phase 2: Solution Design & Prototype
Armed with a significant set of requirements, we initiated an intense time-boxed design session of just 10 days. The goal for this phase was to demonstrate the concepts from the workshop, and show how the system would allow their designs to evolve. Our previous experience in Electronics and Design methodologies provided the core base for our solution.

Using Domain Driven Design, we embarked on:
– Identifying and separating the layers into separate Contexts.
– Mapping relationships among elements within these contexts.
– Establishing taxonomies within the problem space.
– Decomposing and organising entities and aggregates.

As we iterated through our design process, we identified concepts that worked well, and found other ideas that needed further exploration with the client.

Phase 3: Demonstration, walkthrough, and deliverables
Our proposed solution was presented in a 1/2 day session, where we walked through each concept in detail. The client was provided with an executable prototype and video tutorial guide, allowing them to play and explore the proposed solution in their own time.