Design+Cycle+Notes

The Design Cycle

1. Investigate a. Identify the problem- what do you want to solve? Answer questions that need to be solved. b. Develop the design brief- a short statement of what you are making, why you are going to make it, and whom you are making it for c. Formulate a design specification-list the requirements, limitations, and how you will "test" your project. Create a check list if necessary.

2. Plan a. Design a product/solution- use your research to create brainstorming ideas. b. Plan a product/solution- choose best idea, create steps to achieve your goal.

3. Create a. Use appropriate techniques and equipment. b. Follow the plan- troubleshoot when you need to. c. Create the product/solution.

4. Evaluate a. Evaluate the product/solution b. Evaluate the use of the Design Cycle.