The document outlines the key stages in a design process: 1) identifying the client and the problem to be solved, 2) creating a brief to define the problem and specifications, 3) conducting research on similar problems and solutions, 4) generating possible solutions, 5) evaluating and combining ideas to create prototypes, 6) refining the prototypes based on feedback, 7) creating the final product, and 8) evaluating the final product and the design process.

1. Design Process
How a Design Project is managed.

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

3. Order & define the stages of the Design Process
Order Process Define Order Process Define
1
A person or organisation that need a problem to be
solved. They will be using your services.
2
This is the main focus which must be overcome
through creative responses.
3
Short view/outline of the problem and the
completion date. Also costs of work and travel.
4 Looking at other people who have solved similar
problems and people who can inspire your
creations.
5
Focus more on the brief, adding more detail and
specific points to focus.
6
Initial concepts that overcome the problem. Show a
wide range of creative ideas.
7 What is good and bad about the ideas created?
Analyse against the specification. Does it meet the
brief?
8
Combining ideas to form a connected new one.
9
An original working model of the product to help
visualize the outcome.
10
Improve the prototype from comments and
weaknesses in the product.
11 Create the real final product to the best quality
possible. This must solve the initial problem by
meeting the specification points.
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