1 - Design methods and processes - UCD - Development of a design proposal

Question 1

What is the development of a design proposal?

Answer 1

The stages of development, many of which can be augmented by the use of computers

Question 2

What are the 8 stages of development of a design proposal?

Answer 2

• 1) Sketch and model potential solutions to the design problem
• 2) Check specification criteria by adding annotations and comments (evaluation)
• 3) Selection by the client or potential customers of a single design for development
• 4) Development of the aesthetics of the final design proposal
• 5) Tests and trials to help develop detailed design elements (size, proportion, materials, construction)
• 6) Use scale and full sized models to evaluate with clients
• 7) Use functioning models to check working elements with production engineers
• 8) Create dimensional working drawings with enough detail for manufacture