1. Design

2. Design Design is an essential component to the creation of objects. Everything that we use today is a product of design. Design is an essential component to the creation of objects. Everything that we use today is a product of design. i.e. The telephone The chair Vehicles

3. The Design Process Design requires careful organization and planning. The Design Process consists of six important steps…. Design requires careful organization and planning. The Design Process consists of six important steps….

4. Step 1: Background Information Knowledge of a need or a situation is needed before design can begin. Ultimately, there must be a problem or a need, before an idea for a design can begin. Knowledge of a need or a situation is needed before design can begin. Ultimately, there must be a problem or a need, before an idea for a design can begin.

5. Step 2: Research Research your idea. There are many ideas and sources for information that can get you started. Research your idea. There are many ideas and sources for information that can get you started. What is the specific task to be performed and are there any specifications? What is the specific task to be performed and are there any specifications? Why reinvent the wheel? Many designs are improvements of old ideas or are created from the study of previous inventions. Why reinvent the wheel? Many designs are improvements of old ideas or are created from the study of previous inventions.

6. Step 3: Brainstorm Thinking of ways to solve the problem is an essential step before building can begin. Use your research, talk with peers, teachers, and parents, to come up with solutions. Thinking of ways to solve the problem is an essential step before building can begin. Use your research, talk with peers, teachers, and parents, to come up with solutions. Ideas should be recorded through written notes and sketches Ideas should be recorded through written notes and sketches Create a timeline Create a timeline The best designs are simple and efficient. The best designs are simple and efficient.

7. Step 4 - Building Now the real fun begins, putting your ideas into something real!! Now the real fun begins, putting your ideas into something real!! Ensure your design is ready and as comprehensive as possible. Construction can be VERY FRUSTRATING if your design is not ready. Ensure your design is ready and as comprehensive as possible. Construction can be VERY FRUSTRATING if your design is not ready. Be prepared to make changes. Problems may arise where modifications to your original design may be needed Be prepared to make changes. Problems may arise where modifications to your original design may be needed

8. Step 5: Testing Construction is complete. Construction is complete. Does it work? Does it work?

9. Step 6: Assessment Be Critical. How can your design and/or construction be improved? Be Critical. How can your design and/or construction be improved? Ask yourself the following: Ask yourself the following: What are the strengths and weaknesses of my design? What are the strengths and weaknesses of my design? How can it be improved How can it be improved How can I manage my time and materials to make the modifications most effectively? How can I manage my time and materials to make the modifications most effectively?