Design Steps
What is the first step in the design process?
Understanding the problem
Which step involves coming up with lots of ideas?
forming ideas
Which step is about making a plan before you build?
Planning
Which step is about building the actual artifact?
Creating
Which step is about finding mistakes and fixing them?
Troubleshooting
Why is feedback important?
It helps make sure all needs are met
What do we call checking if the artifact works?
Testing
What is a prototype?
a model or sample build to test an idea
How does feedback help the design process?
It helps improve the artifact
What happens after testing if something doesn’t work?
You troubleshoot and improve it
What is an artifact?
An object or product made through design
Give an example of an artifact.
Models, blueprints, programs, objects, anything man made
What is an algorithm?
A sequence of instructions
How can algorithms help with design?
They give step-by-step instructions to solve a problem
Which artifacts can be tested to see if they work?
Prototypes, experiments, objects
Why do we think about materials in design?
They affect what we can build
Why do we think about cost in design?
So the design is affordable
What might happen if you pick the wrong material?
The artifact might not work or break
What is one way to reduce cost in a design?
Use cheaper materials or less material
Why do designers sometimes make models or prototypes first?
They are cheaper and easier to test
What is the goal of design?
To meet a need or solve a problem
Can design solve complex problems?
Yes
Why is collaboration important in design?
Working together gives more ideas
What do we call the object created after following the design process?
An artifact
Why do we follow a process instead of just building right away?
To make sure the artifact works and meets all needs