The Design Process

Question 1

what is a design process?

Answer 1

• a decision-making process
• helps achieve standard objectives
• breaks project into criteria
• to meet the desired needs of the consumer

Question 2

What are the phases for a design process?

Answer 2

1. ideation phase
2. concept phase
3. product development
4. production phase
5. exhibition phase

Question 3

process behind the ideation phase

Answer 3

• the first stage
• 1st research phase
• identify a problem/work from a brief
• research possible solutions
• collect and analyse, organise relevant info

Question 4

process behind concept phase

Answer 4

• second stage
• brainstorming and generating initial ideas
• to solve problems creatively and innovatively or intuitively

Question 5

process behind product development phase

Answer 5

• the third phase
• 2nd researcn phase
• select solutions
• evaluate by market testing, conduct feasibility etc
• suggests improvements: appropriate materials etc
• final presentation
• start planning the production process

Question 6

what communication techniques and tools are used for an ideation phase?

Answer 6

• statement of intent
• mindmaps
• research
• organograms

Question 7

what communication techniques and tools are used for a concept phase?

Answer 7

• communicate these ideas using;
• moodboards
• thumbnails and drawings
• a final presentation

Question 8

what communication techniques and tools are used for a product development phase?

Answer 8

create working drawings:

• technical drawings, ground plans and renderings,
• produce samples and models of prototypes

Question 9

process behind production phase

Answer 9

• shaping, joining and finishing:
• produce the product
• develop high quality craftmanship
• safety:
• work efficitently and safely

Question 10

Tools used during a production phase

Answer 10

production plans:

• time scheduling
• budgets
• tools
• business planning documents

Question 11

process behind process behind the exhibition phase

Answer 11

• evaluate:
• product performance, reflect on the process and end results
• manage the implementation of the product
• manage the outcomes - waste

Question 12

communication techniques used in the exhibition phase

Answer 12

marketing priducts, making flyers