8 - Design Process Flashcards
Outline the use of a design brief in a design process
- Outlines the needs of the user
- Produces a key area of focus for the design
- Highlights a problem
Outline the use of Inspiration materials in a design process
- Mood boards or inspiration boxes can be used to create ideas
Outline the use of a design specification in a design process
- Creates a list of requirements developed from the research and analysis stage
- Client focused
- Will be constantly referenced throughout the whole design process
Name 3 Idea generation methods in a design process
- SCAMPER
- Collaborative team designing
- Design discussion
Outline the use of Planning in a design process
- Spreadsheet timelines are used, this will include main stages, dates, and space for notes
Careful planning and preparation is crucial to success
Outline the use of planning in manufacture in a design process
- Flow charts plan efficient production operations and can carry out quality control tests
- Consideration of stages is important to ensure the most time efficient process
Outline the use of Methods of visual communication in a design process
- 3D cad is used to generate realistic views of a product
Outline the use of Collaborative working in a design process
- Combination of expertise by creating a group of designers
- External consultancies are used
Outline the use of The iterative process in a design process
- Can be used to refine and develop prototypes or to further develop products at the end of their product life cycle
What does SCAMPER stand for?
S - substitute, try alternative elements of designs
C - combine, mix ideas or elements
A - adapt, use of other products for inspiration
M - modify, change the shape, look, feel, size
P - put to another use, Seek alternative functions
E - eliminate, simplify the design by removing elements
R - reverse, reorganise process
