1. Design Process Overview
William Freeman

2. What is Design?
The word “design” is often used as a
common term that refers to anything
that was made by a careful human
effort.
Design is also a process that is used to
methodically solve problems.

3. What is a Design Process?
A design process is a organized problem-solving
approach, with criteria and constraints, used to develop
many possible solutions.
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By Jordanhill School D&T Dept

4. Design Process
There are several design processes used in the
different technical fields. The following are
examples.
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5. Example Design Process
1. Identifying problems and
opportunities
2. Framing a design brief
3. Investigation and research
4. Generating alternative solutions
5. Choosing a solution
6. Developmental work
7. Modeling or prototyping
8. Testing and evaluating
9. Redesigning and improving
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6. Example Design Process
1. Identify the need
2. Define the criteria
3. Explore/research/investigate
4. Generate alternate solutions
5. Choose a solution
6. Develop the solution
7. Model/prototype
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8. Test and evaluate
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9. Redesign and improve

7. Brainstorm
• Present ideas in an open forum.
• Generate and record ideas.
• Keep the mind alert through rapidly paced
sessions.
• Develop preliminary ideas.
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8. Citation
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_brown/5149328846/
– By Steelkilt Steve+ Add Contact
– This photo was taken on November 5, 2010.
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/litlnemo/147470438/
– By litlnemo Wendi Dunlap+ Add Contact
– This photo was taken on May 16, 2006 using a Canon
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/opgewektienen/4157340613/
– By opgewekTienen No real name given + Add Contact
– This photo was taken on December 3, 2009 using a
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/emoglasses/221386442/
– By squareintheteeth Nathan Harrison+ Add Contact This photo was taken on August 21, 2006.
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/designandtechnologydepartment/4086095092/
– This photo was taken on November 8, 2009.
– By Jordanhill School D&T Dept