Design Basics
What is the first step of the design process?
Identifying a need/problem.
What are the two main types of research?
Primary and secondary.
What design factor relates to how a product looks?
Aesthetics.
What does a Gantt chart manage?
Time
What is a prototype?
A model or working version used to test a design.
What is a design brief?
A statement outlining the design problem/need and intended solution.
Is a survey primary or secondary research?
Primary.
What design factor relates to how well something works?
Function.
What does a finance plan manage?
Money/costs.
Why do designers sketch ideas?
To communicate and develop concepts.
What is a target market?
The group of people the design is intended for.
Is a website primary or secondary research?
Secondary.
What is ergonomics
Designing to suit the user/human characteristics.
What are the three main project management areas?
Time, finance and resources.
What is experimentation used for?
Testing ideas/materials/processes.
What is a design solution?
The product, system or environment developed to address a need.
Give ONE example of primary research.
Survey, interview, observation, testing, questionnaire, focus group, etc.
What design factor considers environmental impact?
Sustainability
What should you do if your project falls behind schedule?
Modify/update the time or action plan.
What should happen after an experiment?
Evaluate the results/draw conclusions.
Is the design process linear or iterative?
Iterative
Iterative means doing a process or set of actions over and over again, usually to improve the result or get closer to a goal
Why do designers conduct research?
To gather information that informs design decisions.
Name THREE factors affecting design.
function, aesthetics, ergonomics, safety, cost, materials, sustainability, durability, etc.
Why should actual spending be compared with the budget?
To monitor and control project costs.
What should you do with conclusions from experimentation?
Apply them to the design.