FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a super-tool for a team, especially when developing concepts and requirements. Done early, iteratively, and treated as a "living" analysis helps teams throughout development and beyond.Some people seem to either love it or hate it. I don't have a strong reaction like that, but I do think it can be a valuable option for teamwork and design - so much so that I've dedicated a few episodes to it (including this one). We touch on some of the objections to it, too.FMEAs can have different focuses and can be built to suit the goals of the team. There are two FMEAs, in particular, that can be done in the early concept stages of development: “use” UFMEA and “systems design” DFMEA.What is the difference between these two FMEAs?How do they relate to one another?Should we do both of them?What do we do with the information?Visit the blog post for a VENN Diagram and additional info.Visit these other blogs to explore these topics further:Getting Started with FMEA: It All Begins with a PlanChoosing a Confidence Level for Test using FMEARemaking Risk-Based Decisions: Allowing Ourselves to Change our Minds.Prevention Controls vs. Detection ControlsThe Designer's Risk Analysis affects Business, Projects, and SuppliersA big failure and too many causes? Try this analysis. (FTA)Support the show**FREE RESOURCES**Quality during Design engineering and new product development is actionable. It's also a mindset. Subscribe for consistency, inspiration, and ideas at www.qualityduringdesign.com. About meDianna Deeney helps product designers work with their cross-functional team to reduce concept design time and increase product success, using quality and reliability methods. She consults with businesses to incorporate quality within their product development processes. She also coaches individuals in using Quality during Design for their projects.She founded Quality during Design through her company Deeney Enterprises, LLC. Her vision is a world of products that are easy to use, dependable, and safe – possible by using Quality during Design engineering and product development.