Design+Cycle+Notes

THE DESIGN CYCLE

#1) Investigate #2) Plan #3) Create #4) Evaluate

-Investigate- a- Identify the problem- what do you need to solve- answer questions that need to be solved b- Develop the design brief- a short statement of what you're going to make, why you're going to make it, and whom you're making it for c- Formulate a design specification- list the requirements, limitations, and how you will test your product. (create a check list if necessary)

-Plan- a- design a product/solution- use your research to brainstorm ideas b- plan a product/solution- choose your best idea, and create steps to achieve your goal

-Create- a- Use appropriate techniques and equipment b- follow the plan- troubleshoot when you need to! c- create the product/solution

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-Evaluate- <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- Evaluate the product/solution- Did it work? <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">b- Evaluate the use of the design cycle