DESIGN PROCESS 1

What is the design process?

The design process is a tool that helps you break down large projects into smaller, easier-to handle
stages.

It’s prominent in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing because it helps companies deliver
finished solutions that customers want and need.

1. Identify the problem you want to solve

Whether you found a pattern in negative customer feedback or you have some R&D budget left to
spend, the approach stays the same.

You and your project or product team need to figure out:

 What problem do you want to solve?

 Who has this problem?

 Can the solution help everyone equally?

 What are the requirements for this project?

 What are our limitations — budget and other constraints?

 What is our ultimate goal?

Even if you think you have a good idea, focus on the requirements and your limitations. A lot of new
projects fail before they even start.

Project managers highlight poor requirement gathering, upfront planning, and lacking vision as top
reasons for project failure, according to PMI data.
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Don’t neglect the upfront legwork.