This document defines machine design and its considerations. Machine design is using scientific principles and imagination to describe a machine to perform tasks efficiently. The design specifies materials, sizes, and arrangements of mechanical elements. The design aims to optimize parameters, reduce costs, prevent failures, and satisfy prescribed tasks. Computer systems assist in design creation, modification, analysis and optimization. Proper design improves user experience and reduces size/weight while meeting strength, deflection, probability of failure, safety, cost, and other standards.