Processes Undertaken when Designing

Question 1

what is the process?

Answer 1

• identifying needs and processes
• the design brief
• the constraints
• research/investigation
  -design specification and inspiration
• initial design ideas
• adaptations of ideas

Question 2

what is identifying needs and processes

Answer 2

• finding solutions/meeting the needs and wants of society
• the need, opportunity or problem is central/most important part of thoughts + ideas

Question 3

what is the design brief?

Answer 3

• highlights the problem to be solved or need to be met
• can be open ended- freedom or tight - specifications given + guidlines to follow
• answers questions designer might pose

Question 4

what is constraints

Answer 4

limitation/control/boundaries to be followed e.g budget

Question 5

what is research/investigation

Answer 5

• collecting information that considers all aspects of a problem
• can be found in books, online, past design ideas…
• research must be ongoing during process
• investigation: looks at ways which project = achieved

Question 6

what is design specification

Answer 6

• consists of the concept, criteria and constraints
  concept: design ideas, variations and final design
  criteria: relates to outcome, include quality, user behaviour, benefit, maintenance, safety, purpose, aesthetics, ergonomics
  constraints: time, budget, quality of resources

Question 7

what is design inspiration + initial sketches

Answer 7

• inspiration - come from a variety of sources/research
• brainstormins = come up with initial idea
• initial sketches: quick sketches of ideas

Question 8

what is adaptation of ideas

Answer 8

• sorting through ideas, selcting one most promising/suitable for further development
• includes form, addition of detail, clarification of how aspects could go together