Design Defined Avon High School

Design Loop The Design Process Identifying problem and Opportunities Document the Problem Investigation and Research Generating Alternative Solutions Choosing A Solution Developmental Work Modeling and Prototyping Testing and Evaluating Redesigning and Improving Design Loop

Graphic Techniques Graphic Techniques are methods that are used to communicate ideas visually. Include: Letters Symbols Sketching Drawing

I am mad Text Fonts are used to convey a mood or importance. Symbols are also used for similar things. I am mad

Sketching and Freehand Drawing Sketching is a simple, visual way of communicating a design. Sketching is done without the use of tools, is done freehand. Example – World’s Tallest Golf Tee.

Technical Drawing To give more accuracy to a sketch use a Technical Drawing. Technical Drawing is a method of producing highly accurate drawings using special instruments and tools.

Two-Dimensional Drawing A flat shaped drawing is drawn in Two-Dimensional. When you draw multiple views it is an multiview drawing.

Multi View Drawing

Three-Dimensional Drawing Gives a clear picture of the object, more realistic. Three Kinds Oblique = One surface is shown in a straight on view and the other surfaces are at an angle. Isometric = Drawn within a framework of three lines, or an isometric axis. No part is “flat.” Perspective Drawing = Parts of the object that are farther away appear smaller.

Oblique Drawing

Isometric Drawing

Perspective

Computer Aided Design Computer Aided Design (CAD) – An important software application that allows people to produce drawings using a computer instead of traditional drawing tools. This is similar to graphic drawings, except with a computer.

Multiview

Why use CAD? Saves time. Less time is required to update designs. Designs are more accurate. A CAD system can help identify a design’s strengths and weaknesses.

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