The document outlines the key stages in a design project process: 1. The client identifies the problem to be solved and provides the brief to the designer. 2. The designer conducts research to understand the problem and generate possible solutions. 3. The designer evaluates and combines ideas to develop prototypes, refining them based on feedback until a final design is realized.

1. DESIGN PROCESS
How a Design Project is managed.

2. KEY STAGES IN A DESIGN PROJECT
The Client The Problem
Brief
Research
Specification
Possible
Solutions
Evaluation
Synthesis of Ideas
Evaluation
Realisation
Refine
Prototype
Prototype

3. ORDER & DEFINE THE STAGES OF THE DESIGN PROCESS
Order Process Define Order Process Define
1 The Client is the person or group who
seek the services of a designer to
create a design for them.
2 This refers to the problem that needs
to be solved by the designer in order
to complete the design
3 This is the instructions given to the
designer to fulfil the needs of the
client.
4 Research involves looking into
different sources to use as inspiration
to generate ideas for the design.
5 The act of identifying the area
precisely therefore narrowing down
the area of possible ideas to pursue.
Research
6 This involves providing solutions to the
problems that the designer faces, so
that the design can be improved.
Specification
7 This involves reviewing the good and
bad qualities of a design, and from
there what areas could be improved.
8 The combination of components or
elements to form a connected whole.
9 This involves a first or preliminary
version of a design from which other
forms are developed.
10 This means perfecting a final
prototype to pursue.
11 Completing the final form of the
design, which can then be pitched
to the designer.
12 An objective and subject review of
my product and it’s suitability for
purpose. An honest review of my
project management and
performance.
Possible
solutions
The Client
The
problem
Brief
Evaluation
of ideas
Synthesis
Prototype
Refine
Prototype
Realisation Evaluation