Identifying the needs for a Requirements Authoring Design Enabler

Requirements engineering is in the design process, translating stakeholder needs into actionable and well-defined specifications. While existing design enablers and tools provide partial solutions, they often fall short in addressing essential aspects such as real-time feedback, lifecycle management, and the use of controlled vocabularies. To bridge these gaps, the Requirements Authoring Design Enabler (RADE), a macro-enabled Excel tool, is presented to support requirement authoring, tracking, and management. RADE integrates features like automated feedback, a dual-mode interface, robust change tracking, and controlled vocabularies. The tool was tested with pre-service engineers with user feedback informing iterative refinements. RADE addresses key challenges in requirements engineering, demonstrating its potential to enhance design outcomes across various domains.