1. This graphic represents how the design process can be chaotic at the beginning but as you work through the process it starts to get focus and direction. This is an artists rendering of the process.
Design Process

2. What is design?
The term “designed” is often used as a generic term that refers to anything that was made by a conscious human effort.
Design is also a process that is used to systematically solve problems. s

3. The Design Process 1 2 3 4 5 6 Define Problem Generate Concepts
Develop a Solution 4
Construct and Test Prototype 5
Evaluate Solution 6
Present Solution

4. 1 Define Problem Identify a problem Who says it is a problem?
Needs and wants
Prior solutions
Sample Scenario
Create design requirements
Criteria and constraints
Output: Project Proposal (Design Brief)

5. 2 Generate Concepts Research Brainstorm possible solutions
Annotated Sketches
Select an approach
Decision Matrix

6. Annotated Sketches

8. 3 Develop a Solution Consider design “ingredients”
Function, Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Safety, Cost, Environment, Durability, Ease of Maintenance, Etc.
Create detailed design solution
Technical Drawings

10. Construct a testable prototype, model or mock-up. 4
Construct and Test Prototype
Construct a testable prototype, model or mock-up.
Test prototype and collect data

13. 5 Evaluate Solution Evaluate solution effectiveness Reflect on design
Recommend improvements
Optimize/Redesign the solution

14. Communicate the project6
Present Solution
Document the project
Project Portfolio
Communicate the project
Formal Presentation

15. The Design Process 1 2 3 4 5 6 Define Problem Generate Concepts
Develop a Solution 4
Construct and Test Prototype 5
Evaluate Solution 6
Present Solution

16. Design Process