The document outlines the key stages in a typical design process: 1) The client and problem are identified, 2) Research is conducted and a brief is written, 3) Initial ideas and solutions are generated, 4) The ideas are evaluated and refined, 5) Prototypes are created and refined, 6) The final design is realized, and 7) The design is evaluated. The process involves understanding the client's needs, researching the problem, developing potential solutions, refining designs, and evaluating the results.