Enter the Matrix

A matrix is a two dimensional array of rows vs. columns. We can use a matrix of rank ordered design solutions vs. individual criteria/constraints to help us choose the best design for a given challenge.


If the constraints and criteria above are listed as low being better, which of the three designs is "best" according to the matrix?

When you do your own Decision Matrix for your design projects, be specific about naming your designs and criteria/constraints ("Stapler Organizer" instead of "Design 1").

How could you use a multiplier to weight an individual criteria/constraint as more or less important? If you wanted to make a criteria 50% more important than a non weighted criteria/constraint, what would you multiply it by?