1. Technological Design Process
Testing
Evaluation

2. Steps Design Brief Research or Investigations Possible solutions
Chosen solution
Developmental work( Begin to create product)
Testing
Evaluation

3. Design Brief Problem Statement: Identifies the problem
Ex: Design and create a toy for the toys for tots drive
Specifications:
Guidelines for the product design
Ex: The toy must be able to withstand where and tear from a child between the ages of 6-12

4. Investigation Research Possible materials Appeal of the product
Includes pictures and captions

5. Possible Solutions Sketch 4 Ideas from brainstorm
Develop a list of Pros & Cons for each sketch

6. Chosen Solution Explanation Choice based on the Pro’s & Con’s
Justify/Explain choice
Explanation
As a team we decided to use the yo-yo as are final design. The yo-yo offers a great deal of joy to a young child and even to some adults. The yo-yo could help to develop a child’s hand eye coordination. We also chose it because of the simple manufacturing.

7. Developmental Photos of steps Captions explaining steps Example
Here I am using a hole saw to cut out the sides of the yo-yo.
Example
Here I am attaching both sides with a dowel rod.

8. Testing
Test product for function
Durability

9. Evaluation Product Evaluation: Self Evaluation (Group)
Highlights the good parts of a product and identifies the areas for improvement
Gives a starting point for modifications
Identifies who did what task in the group
Evaluates how well you worked as a team
Self Evaluation (Group)