The document outlines the 7 stages of the design process: 1) identifying a need, 2) brainstorming ideas to address the need, 3) creating a design brief, 4) researching solutions, 5) planning materials and procedures, 6) fabricating a prototype, and 7) evaluating whether the prototype fulfilled the need and identifying areas for improvement. Each stage is described in 1-2 sentences with brainstorming involving quick idea generation, designing including drawing and modeling, and evaluating testing the object and reviewing the entire process.

1. The Design Process

2. NEED
BRAINSTORMING
DESIGN BRIEF
RESEARCHING
PLANNING
FABRICATION
EVALUATION
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3. Stages of the Design Process
NEED
 A need arises from a situation. From the situation comes the problem, but
also an opportunity to fulfill the need by solving the problem.
BRAINSTORMING
 Brainstorming is a quick means of generating ideas either verbally or on
paper. It includes sketching, writing, speaking, and listening. Can be done
in a group or individually. Helps to clarify the need and select the best
solution.

4. Stages of the Design Process
DESIGN BRIEF
 A design brief is a short statement explaining what you want to create, or
fabricate.
RESEARCHING
 This stage includes gathering information, drawing several different designs,
and making a model of the design selected. Self and peer assessments will
assist in the selection of the best design.

5. Stages of the Design Process
PLANNING
 Planning involves deciding on materials, tools, and procedures to follow.
The organization of your time and the steps in your project is important.
FABRICATION
 Fabrication is using the materials, tools, and procedures to construct an
object that will fulfill the need.

6. Stages of the Design Process
EVALUATION
 In this stage, the fabricated object is tested in order to evaluate its success.
Review the design process, and ask the following questions:
Has the fabricated object fulfilled the need satisfactorily?
Do I have to change or modify the design?
How does the object compare with others that I have seen?
What will I create next time?