3.1 Clarifying the Initial Problem Statement Flashcards

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How do design projects begin?

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Design projects begin:

  • When a client sets out a problem to be solved.
  • Typically with a verbal problem statement that identifies a gadget that will appeal to certain markets.
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Describe a Problem Statement.

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Problem Statements:

  • Communicates someone’s idea of what is the problem.
  • May initially be short.
  • May take a longer form.
  • May contain errors, show biases, or imply solutions.
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What are some flaws of problem statements?

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Problem statements can have:

  • Errors
  • Biases
  • Implied solutions
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What are some errors associated with problem statements?

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Errors associated with problem statements can include:

  • incorrect information
  • faulty data
  • incomplete data
  • simple mistakes regarding the nature of the problem
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What are implied solutions in problem statements?

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Implied solutions are:

A client’s best guess at the answer. These frequently appear in problem statements.

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What are biases in problem statements?

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Biases in problem statements are:

Presumptions about the situation. These biases may be inaccurate…

if the client or the users fail to fully grasp the entire situation.

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