Criterion A Microbit

A template for Criterion A is available for copying and editing HERE

The stages of the criterion are as follows:

The Design Situation

Brainstorming Ideas, Survey's, Interviews

Justify the need for a solution

Research Plan

Existing Solutions

Summary of Analysis (design brief)

TASK 1

Create a visual Brainstorm of factors relating to the unit concept and the design situation

or / and

Conduct an interview or survey to gather initial information from your client/target audience.

TASK 2

Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem (see link page for further details)

TASK 3

Develop a Research plan (click here for task), which identifies and prioritises primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem.

TASK 4

Analyse a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem (see link page for further details)

ASK 5 

Develop a detailed Design Brief, conclude all the key points you have found from doing your research. (see link page for further details)

TASK 6 

List your sources (see link page for further details)

Write a complete bibliography and refer to appendices in MLA format

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