1. What is the Design Cycle and how can I use it in the Personal Project?

2. The Design Cycle

3. Investigate Brain storm ideas Consider different research approaches
Consider any possible impact on the environment, the population, ME!
Consider different source contacts
Consider any historical or cultural implications
Consider the specifics needed
Consider the implications for the AOI

4. Plan THINGS TO DO: Manage my time and resources efficiently
Make sure to review plans frequently
Cite sources according to MLA format and keep for the report
Make sketches/designs on my ideas for how the final product will be formed
Measure my ideas/designs against the specifications I initially created
Make sure I have justified my reasons for my choices

5. Create Product MAKE SURE THAT I : Select methods for my creation
Monitor and reassess if necessary my written plan
Keep a record of events in my Process Journal
Am open to new ideas
Adjust and modify schedule as necessary
Reflect on each stage of the process in my journal

6. Evaluate Consider and carry out modifications
Continue to evaluate the perceived solution to original requirement
Reflect and assess the product
Reflect on the efficiency of the design/solution/product. Is it what I want/need?