Design ProcessHow a Design Project is managed.

Key Stages in a Design Project

Key Stages in a Design Project

The Problem

The Client

Brief

Research

Specification

Possible Solutions

Evaluation of Ideas

Synthesis

Prototype

Refine Prototype

Realisation

Evaluation

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1 This can be either the person who comes to you with a problem, or the person who buys the product.

2 This is where the client will explain what outcome they would like you to produce, whether it be a painting or a wall hanging.

3 This will be a quick outline to find the solution to the problem.

4 This is where I will explore into possibly people with similar problems or even contextual research into artists.

5 This is to add more detail to the brief by writing a set of rules that my future prototypes will have to meet.

6 This is to generate ideas which will have to be both divergent and appropriate to the brief.

7 This is to critically analyse my ideas against the specification in a constructive way.

8 This is where I will take aspects of my other ideas and merge them into one idea.

9 To help give people enough visualisation of the idea I have decided.

10 Once people have given me feedback on my prototypes, I will then refine them to make it a better composition.

11 To start creating the final refined prototype. 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

Prototype Refine Prototype

Realisation Evaluation