A: Inquiring and analysing
Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem
- Re-write the task in your own words
- What are you being asked to do and why?
Construct a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem
What do you need to know?
What should you find out about in order to design and make an analogue clock?
Copy & complete the following table & highlight the primary & secondary sources:
Inquiry Questions:
- What are design movements?
- How could you describe the 3 design movements that we are looking at? (Memphis, Bauhaus, Arts & Crafts)
- What is CAD/CAM?
- What do you need to use CAD/CAM?
- What are the dimensions of your clock mechanism and hands? How will this impact on your design?
Analyse similar products
- Examine 2-3 different analogue clock designs. Take screen shots of each and annotate highlighting:
- Aesthetics (colour, style)
- Form; in terms of size, shape and the different parts
- Function; how do you tell the time? wall mounted?
- Graphic designs?
- Materials used
- Is it cool? Why?
- Choose one of the design movements that you like and create a mood board. You could use Pinterest!
- So what? What ideas can you use?
Present the main findings of relevant research
- Write a short conclusion (2-3 paragraphs) of your research into design movements, CAD/CAM, clock design and the importance of aesthetics in design.
- Describe your chosen design movement. How will this effect your project?
- In general terms, describe the clock you will design. (Mini design brief: what, why and who)
