What is Design Optimization?#

Optimization is finding the right balance Optimum between what you want Objectives and what you can Constraints

Finding the balance

Applications of Optimization:#

Traveling Salesperson Problem#

Finding the shortest possible route that visits a set of given locations exactly once and returns to the starting point.

Knapsack Problem#

Selection of items to maximize value under a capacity constraint.

Profit Maximization#

Achieving the highest possible profit.

Improving Vehicle Ride Quality#

Optimization can be used to maximize the ride quality of a vehicle, leading to more comfortable transportation.

Optimization of aerospace structures#

Minimizing weight and improving performance.

Optimization in nature#

Bones are optimized for strength and lightweight

Link to other examples

Lecture 1: Introduction to Design Optimization Forward