2.4 Design Processes Flashcards
What is the aim of the design process?
To create new and original designs
How does the design process do this?
By gathering information to inspire new ideas and finding the most effective ways to make prototypes
What type process does the design process have?
A circular (iterative) process rather than a linear one, as further research and modifications will be carried out as many times necessary to produce a successful design
What will the type of investigation carried out depend on?
- Context of the designs
- Needs of the target market
- Forecasted trends
- Need to consult with specialists
- Assessment of existing products
What will the context depend on?
- Design features of former products
- Mood boards to inspire a certain feeling or aesthetic
- The work of other designers
Why will the research data be analysed?
To check that the investigations are relevant to the context and provide a good source of inspiration for possible designs
What should be used to generate ideas for design work?
Mood or theme boards should be illustrated with inspiring images
What does research analysis provide?
Information that a designer can use to identify the design criteria
How can design ideas be generated?
- Making quick sketches
- More detailed drawings
- Experimenting with fabrics, colours and textures
- Samling working techniques
- Trying out potential materials
- Making 3D models
How is design work recorded?
In illustrations which could communicate design concepts and final ideas
What might designers include in these illustrations?
Suggestions of textures, possible material combinations or suitable decorative techniques
What can illustrations provide?
Evidence of suitable manufacturing technologies
Why is modelling an important stage?
It is used to test out ideas and firm up decisions about design ideas
What materials do they use in modelling?
Generally inexpensive and readily available, although sometimes a designer will test out a fabric that performs in a similar way
When are many different ideas generated?
In the first stages of the design process, these will be evaluated against the design brief and the most promising idea will be selected for further investigation
Why is a development plan put into place?
To keep the investigations focused on the design criteria and to work out how a successful prototype could be made
What does the designer set out in the development plan?
Possible materials, components, techniques and processes need for the design
How can strengths and weakness be presented?
By evaluating and testing it against the design criteria
How is evaluating and testing done most effectively?
By seeking third party opinions from clients, suppliers, experts and consumers, their unbiased views will help the design team to judge the best aspects of the design
How can the pattern for a prototype be drafted?
Using:
- An existing commercial pattern
- Block pattern templates
- Pattern drawing software
- Shapes traced from an original product
- Moulage techniques
What are used to communicate information on pattern templates?
Universal symbols and technical terms
What do pattern reference numbers identify?
The design, commercial patterns will also include the manufacturers name and perhaps a designers name
What does a section identification do?
Identify the pattern piece