3. Key Stages in a Design Project
The Problem
The Client
Brief
Research
Specification
Possible
Solutions
Evaluation of
Ideas
Realisation
Refine
Prototype
Prototype
Synthesis
Evaluation
4. Order & define the stages of the Design Process
Order Process Define Order Process Define
1 This can be either the person who comes to
you with a problem, or the person who buys
the product.
2 This is where the client will explain what
outcome they would like you to produce,
whether it be a painting or a wall hanging.
3 This will be a quick outline to find the
solution to the problem.
4 This is where I will explore into possibly
people with similar problems or even
contextual research into artists.
5 This is to add more detail to the brief by
writing a set of rules that my future
prototypes will have to meet.
6 This is to generate ideas which will have to
be both divergent and appropriate to the
brief.
7 This is to critically analyse my ideas against
the specification in a constructive way.
8 This is where I will take aspects of my other
ideas and merge them into one idea.
9 To help give people enough visualisation of
the idea I have decided.
10 Once people have given me feedback on my
prototypes, I will then refine them to make it
a better composition.
11 To start creating the final refined prototype. 12 An objective and subject review of my
product and it’s suitability for purpose. An
honest review of my project management
and performance.
The Client The Problem
Brief Research
Specification
Possible
Solutions
Evaluation of
Ideas
Synthesis
Prototype
Refine
Prototype
Realisation Evaluation