DESIGN – E-portfolio

Criterion A: Inquiring and analysing

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Please consider the following for objective strand i -iv
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(i) explain and justify the need for a solution 1 • Gives detailed account including reasons or causes to support the need
to a problem for a specified client/target for the solution.
audience. • Specify client/target audience.

(ii) identify and prioritize the primary and
secondary research needed to develop a
solution to the problem.
1 • Recognize and give relative importance to the preferred order of type of
research, which should be classified under Primary (research can
include focus groups, surveys, interviews, questionnaire and
observations) and Secondary (research has already been compiled,
gathered, organized and published by others over the Internet,
magazines, Journals).

• Ensure there is a range (3-4) of each type of research.

(iii) analyse a range of existing products that
inspire a solution to the problem.
(iv) develop a detailed design brief which
summarizes the analysis of relevant
research.
• Identify and shortlist 3-4 types of existing products that bring out the
2–4 essential elements or structure to guide your solution.
• Consider similar products/solutions, and its features to inspire your
product/solution.
1–2 • Elaborate or expand in detail the general purpose of the solution.
• Breakdown the essential elements or structure of the proposed solution.
• Make relevant connections with research done to inspire your product/
solution.

Created by: Farah Misquitta – Design e-portfolio Task Specific Clarification, 2017-18.
Criterion B: Developing ideas
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(i) Develop a design specification, which
clearly states the success criteria for the
design of a solution.
(ii) develop a range of feasible design ideas
which can be correctly interpreted by others.
(iii) present the final chosen design and
justify its selection.
(iv) develop accurate and detailed planning
drawings/diagrams and outline the
requirements for the creation of the chosen
solution.
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• elaborate and expand on details like: function, appearance, size, colour,
style and safety of your product.
1–2 • make sure everything relates to the relevant research you previously
identified in your inquiry.
• make sure you collect relevant data about your product.
• be sure you sketch clearly and explain all of the key features of your
designs, including your design thinking.
6–7
• design ideas submitted must be distinctly different from one another and
clearly understood by others.
1–2 • refer to each point when outlining your reasons for your selection.
• consider scale and accurate dimensions of the solution.
• requirements should be specific.
3–4
Criterion C: Creating the solution
Strand
(i) construct a logical plan, which describes
the efficient use of time and resources,
sufficient for peers to be able to follow to
create the solution.
(ii) demonstrate excellent technical skills
when making the solution.
(iii) follow the plan to create the solution,
which functions as intended.
(iv) fully justify changes made to the chosen
design and plan when making the solution.
Created by: Farah Misquitta – Design e-portfolio Task Specific Clarification, 2017-18.
Task Specific clarification:
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Please consider the following for objective strand i -iv:
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• Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form (Table, Mind map,
smart chart, Gantt chart) giving detail account of use of time and
resources.
1– 3 • Ensure the process is clearly understood by peers to create the solution.
• Make sure all materials (software, hardware, skills, techniques) are
clearly stated.
• Evidence of creating should be found through process journal, photos of
creating, audio recordings, expert advise if any.
• Reasoning and critical thinking while creating the solution should be
6 pages visible and documented.
total for • Practical application of the knowledge should be displayed and reasoned
these two while creating the solution.
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• Follow the estimated plan created and add in changes made to it.
• Refer to each point outlined in your finalised design to create the
solution as planned
• Give valid reasons to support the changes made to the chosen design.
• Any changes made to the estimated plan needs to be explained with
2 pages
reason.
Criterion D: Evaluating

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• Produce a detailed account / process to outline testing methods to

(i) design detailed and relevant testing evaluate the product/solution created.
methods, which generate data, to measure 2 • Testing methods (Functional, Usability, Performance, Client/ Audience
the success of the solution. Acceptance, Software, Stress testing) need to generate valid data
measuring the success of the solution.

• Evaluate the solution by weighing the strengths and limitations of the

solution against the specification listed in the Developing idea stage.
(ii) critically evaluate the success of the
2 • Give your verdict as to what extent your solution met with success.
solution against the design specification.
• Provide evidence taken from peer/client/audience, expert evaluation
highlighting the success of the solution.

• Give a detailed account including reasons or causes (time, resource,

(iii) explain how the solution could be
expertise, access to material, client specification) how the solution could
improved. 1
be improved.

(iv) explain the impact of the solution on the 1 • Give valid reasons or evidence (email, feedback, testimony) to support
client/target audience. the impact of the solution on the client/ audience.