The Design Process Pham Thanh Duong
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Definitions
Design is a product of human creativity and ingenuity Design is a very broad term used to describe things made that are not in a “natural” form. Humans possess the needed brain-power to design beyond “instinct”
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Design is a process
A process is a series of ordered steps Design is an ongoing, continual process The only solution to a design problem is the “perfect” solution.
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Where do we begin?
Identify a problem. It could be your own problem, or a problem another person has. Necessity is the Mother of Invention. Stand on the shoulders of giants, you can see farther that way. Don’t reinvent the wheel, refine it!
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Problem
A customer has approached us and asked us to produce a design for a chair for their son.
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Research the need or problem
examine current solutions explore other options via the internet, library, interviews, videos, etc
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Develop possible solution(s)
brainstorm possible solutions use your knowledge of science and maths present the solutions using "thumbnail sketches" , "rough sketches", and "working drawings"
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Generating Ideas
Brainstorm Think-tank Summit Study Daydream Thinking sideways Lateral thinking
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Select the best possible solution(s)
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Prototype
Create a mock-up Graphic representation Scale model Working model Computer simulation First generation product.
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Test Prototype against limitations.
Run simulations Work out the “Bugs” Test functionality Test form Create options Safety testing Improve the prototype
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Communicate the solution(s)
Make a presentation that includes a discussion of how the solution(s) meets the needs of the original problem or need
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Evaluation and redesign
“New and Improved” Bigger, better, higher, faster, and farther… Changes in fashion, style and taste. Trends and Fads…… Green revolution New laws and regulations
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Redesign (if necessary)
Overhaul the solution(s) based on information gathered during the tests and presentation
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