Systems design

Systems design is like building a big, complicated thing like a giant Lego castle or a really cool Minecraft world. Before you can start building, you need to think about what you want to make, how much time and resources it will take, and all the little pieces you'll need to put it together.

Just like with Legos or Minecraft, in systems design you first have to draw a plan or blueprint of what you want to build. You draw boxes and arrows and write down instructions to help everyone understand how to put everything together.

Then, you start putting all the pieces together, step by step. You might make small prototypes or test different pieces to see if they work well together. You check that everything runs smoothly and that everything fits just right.

Finally, when you have all the pieces assembled and tested, you start the big reveal--the moment when you flip the switch or press the button to see your creation come to life!

In real life, systems design is used by engineers, programmers, and other people who create complex systems like airplanes, cars, and computer programs. They use the same process of planning, testing, and building to make sure that everything works well together and that the end result is the best it can be.