Detailed design and engineering follows a process which entails conceptual design, embodiment design and detail design and, when performed professionally, eventually results in a well designed solution.
The Embodiment phase of the detailed design and engineering process starts with the concept and develops it into a workable system that can be further developed. During this phase, engineers will typically follow a framework of clarity, simplicity and safety in achieving the design goal.
Detailed design is the phase where the design is refined and plans, specifications and estimates are created. Detailed design will include outputs such as 2D and 3D models, cost build up estimates, procurement plans etc. This phase is where the full cost of the project is identified.