Design Cycle
What is the first stage of the design cycle?
Inquire and Analyse
What is the goal of a problem statement?
To explain the problem and why it needs solving
What do we call the first quick drawings of ideas?
Rough sketches
What is the plan of steps to make your product called?
Plan of Action
What is the first thing you do when testing your design?
Get feedback from users
Which stage focuses on developing sketches and ideas?
Develop Ideas
Research you do yourself (like surveys or interviews)
Primary research
What are more detailed, improved versions of rough sketches called?
Developed designs
What is a prototype used for?
To test an idea before making the final product
What do you compare your results to when evaluating?
The design specification
Which stage involves making and testing your product?
Create the Solution
Research you find online or in books.
Secondary research
What is a design specification?
A list of what your design must do
What kind of evidence should you record while making your product?
Process photos or notes
What should you reflect on at the end of your project?
What worked well and what you could improve
Which stage focuses on testing and reflection?
Evaluate
What are existing products?
Real examples of products that solve similar problems
What is a prototype or model?
A 3D or digital version of your design idea
What should you check your work against while creating?
The design specification
How can you gather feedback from users?
By doing surveys, interviews, or observations
Why is the design cycle circular (not a straight line)?
Because you can improve and repeat each stage
What is the purpose of the Design Brief?
To summarise research and set the direction for your design
Why do designers justify their designs?
To explain why their ideas are good and meet user needs
Why do we test the product after creating it?
To see if it works and meets the design goals
What does the reflection section show?
What you learned and how you would improve next time