This document discusses the design process. It begins with identifying a problem and gathering background information. Then preliminary ideas are considered without regard to feasibility. A few ideas are selected for refinement and analysis to improve design details. Finally, a decision is made whether to accept a design, combine features, or restart the process. The design is then implemented through plans and specifications. The document also notes important design considerations like function, appearance, cost and materials. It describes basic steps in problem identification and defining the design problem.

2.  It is the developing of a working plan of
action.
 The design process was actually begun
before the selection of site.
 It may be the combination of ideas
arranged in a different way.

3. It is finding a solution to a problem.
He process of designing is an art of
finding a new solution to a problem.
Note:
“The final design is usually presented in
the form of drawings & specifications
that can be used by the builders to
produce the final project”

4. Designing Considerations:
Regardless of the type of design project
being developed, there are basic factors
that are common to all designs.
1. Function
2. Appearance
3. Cost
4. Construction Materials
5. Strength

5. Problem
Implementation
Identification
Beginning
Ideas Decision
Refinement
Analysis
(Improvement)

6. Problem Identification
 A problem is identified to
prove that there is a need that
must be satisfied.
 A background information
must be gathered and
evaluated to understand the
full need.

7. Preliminary (Beginning) Ideas
 The designer should
consider as many solutions as
possible with little regards to
the details as to whether or
not a solution will work.

8. Refinement (Improvement)
 Selecting several of better
ideas for refinement.
 REFINEMENT – specific
details are improved so that
the designer can judge the
design.

9. Analysis
 Analyzing the design- the
process of finding the
strength in each part of
the design.

10. Decision
• At this point, more than one design has been
improved and analyze.
• It is necessary to make decision or present
ideas to a group for decision.
• This are made to:
– Accept one design
– Combine several features or the best
solution
– Turn down all designs and repeat the
design process.

11. Implementation (use)
 The designer supervises
the preparation of the plan
and specifications from which
the project will be
constructed.

12. Which is designed by whom?
• Construction projects may be
designed by either an architect or an
engineer.
 Architects- develops master plan for
buildings, shopping malls & community
development, he is in charged.
 Engineers- are more concerned with
bridges, highways, & utility
systems.

14. Identifying Problem
The problem must be clearly
defined in the mind of the
designer. He must understand
what is to be designed and
why it is necessary.

15. Basic Steps in Identifying a
Design Problem
Identification
of Gathering Judging
Information Information
needs

16. Identification of Needs
A design is always based on a need.
To clearly define the purpose of the
design, the design statement should
be written out in a work sheet.

17. Gathering Information
An additional information is needed to
identify the problem and its limitations.
Problems would involve a study of the
site to decide the best way to take
advantage of its best features.

18. Judging Information
 Information gathered concerning
the site and other factors affecting
the design should be judged to
obtain a better understanding of the
problem.
• Note:
Evaluation could be improved by
drawing graphs to show past records &
to make predictions for the future.

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