1. 12 Things to think about when you design.
Principles of Design
12 Things to think about when you design.

2. 1. Aesthetics
How the product is pleasing to the human senses.

3. 2. Control
How a product is activated or regulated.

4. 3.Environmental Issues
How the product effects the environment.

5. 4. Ergonomics
How the product will affect the well being of the user.

6. 5.Fabrication
How the product will be put together.

7. 6. Function
How the product will be used.

8. 7.Inovation
How original and creative thinking affects the design process.

9. 8.Material
What the product will be made out of.

10. 9.Power and Energy
The resource that makes the product work.

11. 10.Saftey
Making sure the product will not cause harm.

12. 11.Structure
How the physical parts of the product are constructed and organized.

13. 12. Systems
How combinations of related parts work together to make the product.