Should design and technology be split into designing and making?

Should there be two different sets for students that take either a solely designing course or a solely making course rather than combine students into one group that does half and half?Should design and technology be split into designing and making?
Absolutely not. If you can't make it, the design is worthless. Every engineer needs at least a high level overview of the various manufacturing processes so the design time is not wasted. All designs should be analyzed by someone with detailed manufacturing experience to find ways to optimize the design for speed, cost, or quality during manufacturing.Should design and technology be split into designing and making?
the more versatile the average worker in every field, the stronger an economy.


designing and manufacturing have too many aspects in common to justify a specialization in one of both, it's like separating civil engineering into dam and bridge engineering.
A good example is a engineer that designs a mechanical component without the knowledge of how that component will be machined (mill/lathe). I worked in a machine shop while I was going to college to become an ME. This was the best training I ever received. For example, I have seen new engineers that design a part that simply cannot be machined, tolerances applied that are not practical etc... KISS ,,,keep it simple, stupid has always worked for me. Also, when you design things that are overly complex and hard to assemble, you lose respect from manufacturing. The design of the product is always going to have the manufacturing and costs variables associated. Design and Manufacturing are equally important. Sorry I got off of the subject. Good luck