THE DESIGN PROCESS

Steps Of The Design Process

Explanation
Observation And Critical
Analysis
Identify the criteria for success and the
problem to see what is required to be
successful in your project. We also investigate
the limitations such as time, cost, materials,
equipment, knowledge, skills and space.
Research And Investigation
Research and experiment to see what
resources are available. We can use sources
such as books, internet, people, television
shows and trailing different products.
Idea Generation
Create a variety of ideas and make PMI charts
for each. When doing the PMI discuss in
relation to the design brief, limitations and
criteria for success.
Optimum Selection
Select the best idea you have created to
produce for your project and see why it is the
best idea.
Production
Plan out step by step how to make the
product including equipment and skills
required.
Evaluation
Discuss the negative and positives of your
product considering the criteria for success