Design Flashcards
Double Diamond
Divergent, Convergent, Divergent, Convergent
Double Dimond, steps
Find Problem, Design Brief, Generating design, Producing, Final Product
Benefits of DD
Keeps everything user focused, Creates wide range of possible solutions
Limitations of DD
Time Consuming, Requires clear problem
Divergent thinking
Discover, Research, Exploring options
Convergent
Deciding, Defining, detailing
4 Ds
Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver
Three types of thinking
Creative, Critical, Speculative
SCAMPER
Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse
Design Brief must include
End user Profile, Purpose, Project Scope
Factors Influencing PD
Need, Function, End User, Aesthetics, Market, Life Cycle, Technology, Ethics
Benefits of Teamwork
Gain inspiration, Constructive feedback, shows different perspectives
Limitations of Teamwork
Takes time, Communication issues
Rapid Prototyping
Additive, Subtractive, quickly making models
Benefits of Prototyping
A quick test, tests building methods, visual representation, tests weight, stabilityL
Limitations of Prototyping
Less accuracy or detail, May not scale well, Materials not accurate, Fiddly
Innovation
Making something that is a new solution to an unsolved problem
Evaluation Criteria
Keeps product on target, Questions, includes Constraints and Considerations, Achievable
Solution Focused Research
Tests: Looks, performance, Durability, Stability, Material, Joining methods, Finishing products, tools/processes
CAD
Computer Aided Design
CAD Benefits
Easy to fix mistakes, ctl z, Rendering, Working Drawings
CAD Limitations
Difficult to use, Time consuming
Isometric
30 degree angle
Orthogonal
Three perspectives, In line, Measurements
