1. THE DESIGN PROCESS

2. DESIGN PROCESS Learning Outcome Number 2 -
DESIGN PROCESS Learning Outcome Number 2 - It constitutes 20% of the NCS learning outcomes. - It is the application of the 3 Learning Outcomes HOW DO WE KNOW THAT THIS OUTCOME IS ACHIEVED? We know this when a learner is able to understand and apply The Design Process within the CIVIL, ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL context.

3. DESIGN PROCESS and its Interrelationships with the three other LO’s
Investigate
Evaluate
Design
Make
Identify
ACCESS &
DATA
PROCESS
LO 2: Design
process
Design
Process
LO 3
LO 1
LO 4
Knowledge
and
understanding
Technology
Society and
the
Environment
Assessment
Standards
Impact of
Technological
advancement
on society and
the
environment
APPLICATION
CONCEPTS
multi-view and pictorial drawings
1st and 3rd angle
Loci
Assembly drawings
sectioning

4. THE PROCESSES OF THE DESIGN PROCESS
The following steps need to be followed when drawing up a design process.
Identification of the problem
Investigation of the problem
Design
Make
Evaluate
INVESTIGATION 2 5 1
DESIGN
EVALUATE
PROBLEM 3 4
MAKE

5. The Technological Process have other names in other situations
ALGORITM DESIGN
MATHEMATISING
RESEARCH
JURIDICAL PROCESS
DESIGN PROCESS
ESSAY STRUCTERING METHOD
PROBLEM SOLVING METHOD

6. Out of this we will choose the suitable process
The Design Process can be represented in many forms diagrammatically.
Linear & Cyclical:
It can be as simple as the four basic steps.
It can be extended to interaction between the steps.
Or it often happens that a previous step must be repeated.
Or the process must be approached from a different point of view from within the process.
Or it also can be that a step is integrated with the previous step as well as the next step.
Out of this we will choose the suitable process
The Linear process can well be applied to lower grades where critical self-evaluation can not yet be applied so effectively by learners.
The Cyclical process can be use in higher grades were more critical self-evaluation and cognitive actions can be expected from learners.

7. Examples of Linear 2 Situation in context Investigation 1 Investigate
Design
Design
Develop/make
Make/develop
Test and evaluate
Evaluate
Products & systems

8. Examples of Cyclical 1

9. Problem
analyze 2
Communicate
Generating
ideas
Research
evaluate
Design
make
Planning

10. Problem Id Evaluation of Solution Write Specifications Investigate1 7 2 3
Evaluation
of Solution
Write
Specifications
Problem solving
Method
Make and
Test
solution
Investigate 3 6
Evaluate Ideas
Create ideas 5 4

11. Describe the problem clearly1
Describe the problem clearly
What made me aware of the problem ?
What are the implications ?
A statement describing the problem gives you a way of thinking about the problem in a clear way.

12. Describe the desired results2
Describe the desired results
What is the expected situation (standard)?
What is the desired situation (outcome)?
What are the difference between the present situation and the desired one?

13. Implement the solution3
Clear and planned actions are put into practice.
Trying out the most highly ranked solution (alternative)

14. Gather Information (Investigation)4
Gather Information (Investigation)
Conducting basic research (conducting interviews).
Conducting case studies.
Collecting of the conditions under investigation.

15. Thinking of alternative solutions5
Thinking of alternative solutions
Each participant is given an opportunity to put forward an idea’s (brainstorming).
Group together possible combinations.
Using different ways/actions in trying to solve a problem (trail and error)

16. Choose the best Solutions6
Choose the best Solutions
Each solution is examined to see how far it brings us to the desired situation.
Testing resources each solution may require.
Ranking solutions, say up to three.

17. Look back at the solution and make necessary changes7
Monitoring how well an implemented solution brings you closer to the desired results.
Once satisfied with the results, a full-scale implementation can be considered.
If necessary, we can make changes to the solution.

18. River problem (activity)
River Broad River Crocodile River Meander
Make use of the Design Process to find a solution to each problem
Write down what you think the problem is
Set up specifications
Generate Ideas
Choose best idea
Communicate solution with drawings
Evaluate