Design Strategies

Question 1

What is a Systems Approach?

Answer 1

Breaking down the design process into a number of different stages and doing each in turn - e.g. writing the specification and then coming up with ideas, developing them.
It is orderly and reliable.

Question 2

What is User-Centred Design?

Answer 2

Where the wants and needs of the user are prioritised- their thoughts are given a lot of attention at each and every stage of the design process.

Question 3

What is Iterative Designs?

Answer 3

A process centred around a constant process of evaluation and improvement.
It is a circular process.

Question 4

How does client involvement improve the product?

Answer 4

Offers them the opportunity to give feedback to improve future iterations of the design.

Question 5

How does User Involvement help aid the design process?

Answer 5

The aim is to get feedback on the design ideas, models and prototypes, and make improvements so that end product is more appealing to the target market.

Question 6

How do expert opinions aid the design process?

Answer 6

You can benefit from their experience by asking them to look and provide feedback on your design and suggestions improvements.

Question 7

Ways to avoid design fixation

Answer 7

-following a deisgn strategy
-collaboration - getting honest feedback on your designs and brainstorming with other people
-focusing on new solutions to the design brief