Contextual Challenge and Design Problem (Economic and Social Impact):
Social and Economic
Identify the expected User and Client (Client Interview) and Needs and Wants of the User:
Investigation into the work of others (Existing Designers):
Investigation into Design Possibilities (Product Analysis):
Research Findings and References and Design Brief:
Design Specification:
Design Ideas:
Inital Gut Reaction Sketches
Range of varied Design Ideas
Feedback from client and Evaluation of Design Ideas
Development and Modelling (Including CAD):
Additional Research:
Anthropometrics and Aesthetics and Safety Laws:
Material/Component Research
Manufacturing Specification with Quality Control:
Finished Prototype:
Analysis Against Design Brief/ Design Specification/Manufacturing Specification
Evaluation - Testing of Final Prototype and Client / User / Third Party Feedback
Modifications and Improvements (Changes needed for Mass Production):