The design process

• What is the first step in the design process?

  Identification of a problem
• How can a problem or design opportunity be identified?

  Through research, evaluating consumer wants, or evaluating products
• What is a design brief?

  A document that outlines the problem, requirements of the solution, and target market
• What is the purpose of the research stage in the design process?

  To investigate the target market and design factors
• What methods can be used during the research stage to determine consumer wants?

  Surveys and product evaluations
• What is generated during the specification stage?

  A list of all required criteria for the final solution
• What techniques are used in the idea generation stage?

  Idea generation techniques and modelling techniques
• What happens during the idea development stage?

  Initial ideas are developed and evaluated for potential
• What is the outcome of the solution stage in the design process?

  The final concept is presented to the client
• What is the purpose of prototype development?

  To construct a fully working version of the final product
• What is produced during the planning for manufacture stage?

  Working drawings and manufacturing plans
• Who tests the product during the evaluating and testing stage?

  The client, consumers, and design team
• What happens if problems arise during the testing phase?

  Necessary changes are made and the product is retested
• When does final manufacture and production occur?

  Once the product is finished and everyone is satisfied
• What are the main stages of the design process?

  1. Identification of a problem
  2. Design brief
  3. Research
  4. Specification
  5. Idea generation
  6. Idea development
  7. Solution
  8. Planning for manufacture
  9. Prototype development

  10. Evaluating and testing

  11. Final manufacture and production