The document outlines the key stages in a design project process: 1. Define the problem and research the client needs. 2. Generate possible solutions and evaluate the best ideas. 3. Create prototypes, get feedback, and refine the design.

1. Design Process
How a Design Project is managed.

2. Key Stages in a Design Project:
The Problem
The Client
Brief
Research
Specification
Possible
Solutions
Evaluation of
Ideas
Synthesis
Realisation
Refine
Prototype
Prototype
Evaluation

3. Ordered and defined stages of the Design Process:
Order Process Define Process Define
1 The audience you are trying to appeal
your product/design too. Incorporate
what they like into a product/design that
is practical yet aesthetically pleasing to
the client.
2 This is when you look at all your ideas
and evaluate which is the best by
weighing up the pros and cons for each
idea, then making an educated decision
for your chosen idea.
The Client
The Client
3 The problem is when you find an issue
with how the product/design fits together
or looks or works e.t.c. When a problem
occurs then a solution must be found.
4 This is the combination of all your ideas
possibly coming together or collecting
them all into one place to begin refining.
5 The brief is a written explanation of what
you want to achieve at the end of the
project and all the outcomes you want to
have finished by the deadline.
6 A prototype is when you make a ‘mock-up’
version of your product/design, this
allows you to fix any problems that may
occur before you make the final piece.
7 Research is the process of collecting
information, about your type of
product/design or client/customer, e.t.c.
8 This is when you have addressed the
problems you found with the previous
prototypes and you now have no
problems with the product/design.
9 This is when you discuss or write down
in detail all the specific elements that
make up your product/design.
10 This is when you become fully aware of
what your product/design is going to look
like and how it is going to function.
11 When you brainstorm ways in which
your problem can be resolved and you
choose the best possible alternative.
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
Problem
Brief
Research
Specificatio
n
Possible
Solutions
Evaluation
of Ideas
Synthesis
Prototype
Refine
Prototype
Realisation
Evaluation
Specificatio
n
Possible
Solutions
Evaluation
of Ideas
Synthesis
The
Problem
Brief
Research