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Design 200: Introduction to Design Department of Design
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The Design Process
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Methodologies
& ProcessesSolving Problems Systematically
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Design 200: Introduction to Design Department of Design
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Methodologies
Methodology
A body of practices, procedures, and rules used bythose who work in a discipline or engage in an inquiry;a set of working methods.
Design Methodology
Breaking down the design activity into steps.
A method to the madness.
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Processes
Different types of design processes:
Linear
Cyclical
BranchingThe type of process used depends on the complexity of
the product, and the organization of the design firm oroffice.
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Linear Processes
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Cyclical Processes
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Branching Processes
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Design Process
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Overview
1. Problem Definition & Constraints
2. Research
3. Design Cycle
4. Production
5. Evaluation & Review
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1. Problem Definition
& Constraints What does the client want? What are the clients needs
or goals for the design?
What is the scope of the project? What is the proposed budget, timeline and other
constraints?
Who are the intended users or target audience?
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2. Research
User Studies
Client Studies
Precedent Studies
Market Analysis
Benchmarking
Code and Legal Searching
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3. Design Cycle
a. Concept Development
b. Design Refinement
c. Feedback
d. Finalizationa b dc
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3a. Concept
Development Informed by Research phase.
Sketching, visual brainstorming.
Appearance, visual language.
What are the possibilities for the design? How can clientand users needs best be addressed?
Ideation and Exploration
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3b. Concept
Refinement Turn rough ideas into presentable concepts.
Refinement, aesthetics, meaning.
Detailing, proportions, functionality.
Anthropometrics, ergonomics.
Manufacturing processes, materials.
Mock-ups, Models, Rendered Drawings.
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3b. Concept
Refinement
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3c. Feedback
Client Presentations
User Testing
Usability Analyses
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3d. Finalization
Creation of specific documentations of the design.
Hard numbers and concrete decisions are made.
VC: Final Comps
IS: Contract Documents
ID: Mechanical Drawings
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4. Production
Often this includes working with manufacturers,contractors, printers, and/or programmers to oversee the
proper implementation and execution of the intended
design.
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5. Evaluation
Evaluate the success of the design.
Did it meet goals and expectations?
Did it solve the identified problem or opportunity?
Did it create new problems?
Youre only as good as your last job.