The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

A1: states the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

A4: develops a basic design brief, which states the findings of relevant research.

B1: lists some design specifications, which relate to the success criteria for the design of a solution

B2: presents a few feasible designs, using an appropriate medium(s) or annotation, which can be interpreted by others

B3: justifies the selection of the chosen design with reference to the design specification

B4: creates planning drawings/diagrams or lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

A1: outlines the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

A2: outlines a research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

A3: analyses one existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

A4: develops a design brief, which outlines the analysis of relevant research.

B1: lists some design specifications, which relate to the success criteria for the design of a solution

B2: presents a few feasible designs, using an appropriate medium(s) or annotation, which can be interpreted by others

B3: justifies the selection of the chosen design with reference to the design specification

B4: creates planning drawings/diagrams or lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

A1: explains the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

A2: constructs a research plan, which identifies and prioritizes primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

A3: analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem

A4: develops a design brief, which explains the analysis of relevant research.

B1: develops design specifications, which outline the success criteria for the design of a solution

B2: develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and annotation, which can be interpreted by others

B3: presents the chosen design and justifies its selection with reference to the design specification

B4: develops accurate planning drawings/diagrams and lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

A1: explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problem for a client/target audience

A2: constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently

A3: analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem in detail

A4: develops a detailed design brief, which summarizes the analysis of relevant research.

B1: develops detailed design specifications, which explain the success criteria for the design of a solution based on the analysis of the research

B2: develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and detailed annotation, which can be correctly interpreted by others

B3: presents the chosen design and justifies fully and critically its selection with detailed reference to the design specification

B4: develops accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outlines requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

C2: demonstrates minimal technical skills when making the solution

C3: creates the solution, which functions poorly and is presented in an incomplete form.

D1: designs a testing method, which is used to measure the success of the solution

D2: states the success of the solution.

C1: constructs a plan that contains some production details, resulting in peers having difficulty following the plan

C2: demonstrates satisfactory technical skills when making the solution

C3: creates the solution, which partially functions and is adequately presented

C4: outlines changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

D1: designs a relevant testing method, which generates data, to measure the success of the solution

D2: outlines the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testing

D3: outlines how the solution could be improved

D4: outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

C1: constructs a logical plan, which considers time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution

C2: demonstrates competent technical skills when making the solution

C3: creates the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately

C4: describes changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

D1: designs relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

D2: explains the success of the solution against the design specification based on relevant product testing

D3: describes how the solution could be improved

D4: explains the impact of the solution on the client/target audience, with guidance.

C1: constructs a detailed and logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution

C2: demonstrates excellent technical skills when making the solution.

C3: follows the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately

C4: fully justifies changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

D1: designs detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution

D2: critically evaluates the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testing

D3: explains how the solution could be improved

D4: explains the impact of the product on the client/target audience.