The document discusses the design process and design cycle. It outlines the six stages of the design cycle as identifying a need, analyzing requirements, generating ideas, developing solutions, choosing a solution, and testing and evaluation. It tasks the reader with explaining the design brief, why the design cycle is not linear, the role of the designer, and how designs interact with a team where emphasis may vary by role.

1. Topic 1
The Design Process (1)

2. The Design Cycle

3. Six Stages of the Design Cycle
1. Identifying or clarifying a need or
opportunity
The Design Brief
2. Analyzing, researching and specifying
the requirements
Design Specification

4. Six Stages of the Design Cycle
3. Generating ideas and solutions
4. Developing solutions
5. Chosen Solution / Realizing the solution
6. Testing and evaluation
Task:
The Design Process – What is a design brief?

5. The Design Cycle
• Look at some case studies of designers
working in real life situations