Role of the Designer

Question 1

What tasks are carried out by the designer?

Answer 1

Tasks:
•	Listening and Communicating
•	Defining
•	Researching, drawing, Developing and Presenting options
•	Trialling
•	Producing
Evaluating

Question 2

How do designers identify a client’s need?

Answer 2

Identifying a need:
•	Personal experience
•	Observations
•	Listening to consumers,
•	Prompted by manufacturer
•	Market research

Question 3

What tools do designers use?

Answer 3

Designer Tools:
•	Design brief
•	Evaluation criteria
•	Referral to product design factors
•	Graphic organisers (brainstorming, concept maps, •	•	Venn diagrams, mood boards, flow charts, etc.)
•	Drawing or visualisation skills
•	Creative problem solving
•	Planning
•	Knowledge of materials and processes
•	Critical analysis and evaluation

Question 4

How do designers go about research and design?

Answer 4

Research and Design:
•	Identify key aspects within the design brief
•	Find relevant information
•	Research methodologies
•	Design inspiration
•	Trials of materials and processes