The design process

Question 1

There are 2 main design process catagories
1. The linear design process
2. The Cyclical design process

5 phases in the linear process are:

1. The ideation phase:

Answer 1

We identify the problem, research and investigate, analyse the info.

Question 2

2. Concept phase:

Answer 2

Brainstorm and generate various ideas through drawings.

Question 3

3. Product development phase:

Answer 3

Exploration, Visualisation and Synthesis.

Question 4

4. Production phase:

Answer 4

Planning and producing the product.

Question 5

5. Exhibition phase:

Answer 5

Evaluate, manage and maintain the product.

Question 6

The cyclical process:

Answer 6

Involves reflection and the process is iterative meaning steps are repeated, tweaked and improved throughout the process.