Design ProcessHow a Design Project is managed.

Key Stages in a Design Project

The Problem

The Client

Brief

Research

Possible Solutions

Evaluation of Ideas

Synthesis

Prototype

Refine Prototype

Realisation

Evaluation

Specification

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1A person or organisation that need a problem to be solved. They will be using your services.

2This is the main focus which must be overcome through creative responses.

3Short 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.

5Focus more on the brief, adding more detail and specific points to focus.

6Initial 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?

8Combining ideas to form a connected new one.

9An original working model of the product to help visualize the outcome.

10Improve 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 ProblemThe Client

Brief Research

Specification Possible Solutions

Evaluation of Ideas Synthesis

PrototypeRefine

Prototype

Realisation Evaluation