Design communication- 1.14: Flashcards
a range of methods can be used to communicate information about design proposals, what three categories are they split into to?
- visual methods
- written methods
3.numerical methods
what are some examples of visual methods?
mood boards, photographs, technical drawing
what are some examples of written methods?
written reports, summaries, evaluations and annotations
what are examples of numerical methods?
charts, graphs and tables
what are written reports?
formal documents that contain detailed information about design proposals. They are shared with co-workers and clients. The content should be presented in a standard format and be easily understood.
what is an abstract? (included in the written report)?
a brief summary of the design project
what sorts of things may be included in a written report?
an abstract, introduction, references (research activities that happened to investigate the design brief), issues that may arise, the prototype, environmental impacts, the manufacture, a conclusion and bibliography
what are graphs used for?
Presenting numerical data in a visual way that can be quickly understood. They can also show data change over time.
why are tables so useful?
They organise data in a clear and structured way, allowing you to interpret data and identify patterns or missing data
what are bar charts used for?
they are a visual representation of factual/statistical data collected through research and testing. They are used to make large quantities of data easier to read
what is a radar chart/spider chart?
a chart with a central point and radiating arms to display multiple sets of data on a single chart.
what is a histogram?
a chart with bars used to show distributions of variables and present quantative data. They look similar to bar charts but bar charts are used to compare variables and show categorical data
why is 3D sketching much more effective than 2D sketching?
£D sketching can elaborate on details such as shape, style, pattern, colour and texture of the product
what is the benefit of using a pantone colour matching system?
It is a recognised system of classifying colours and provides clear and universally understood reference points in order to select the exact colour.
what is a base?
Any surface suitable for sketching, drawing or collage can be used
what is a medium?
anything used to create the design- graphite, coloured pencils, chalk, charcoal, crayon, ink, ballpoint, paint etc can all be used
what is mixed media?
A combination of materials used to create the design, for example painted paper or magazine pages used for collage, and textures created by wax resist with water colour
what is rendering?
The process of adding colour, shading and texture to an image, which can be used to create 3D effects
what are fashion flats and what do they include?
technical drawings which are precise and communicate the dimensions of the product to the manufacturer. They will include:
- the front and back view
-the design features
-accurate measurements
-the position of the pockets, buttons, zips, motifs etc
-close ups to show any fine detail
-details of stitching and trims
why do textile designers use geometry and what does it involve?
Geometry involves how shapes and patterns relate to each other and this can be helpful in aiding design work, e.g it can be used for aesthetic appeal such as creating v-neck lines, asymetrical hems and geometrical prints.
how is geometry used in manufacture?
it is used in technical specifications to achieve accuracy and to structure clothes, transforming 2D templates into 3D products, for example using darts
