1. Task - Your task is to design a cushion.

2. In order to be successful you will need to carry out the following processes: Researching e.g. Cushions on the current market Function of Cushions Understanding pattern development Making folded cushion cover zip cushion cover Evaluating Designing e.g. Decorative techniques Design spec. Initial ideas Developing final ideas Presentation of ideas. Steps to think about when designing and producing a cushion : (usually known as the design process)

3. Things to think about: Cushions Fabric? Plant - Cotton/linen Animal - Leather/Suede/Silk/Wool Man made- Nylon/Leatherette/PVC Style? How is it going to look? Function? What it’s intended use? Where is this cushion going to be placed? What age group it’s aimed at? Teenagers/adults/children Decorative techniques? Embroidery/cutback/ Lasered/freehand embroidery Quality control? How well made is the product? Interior trends? products from www.adrahome.com

4. Research methods. You can research information that will help you design your cushion in a number of ways. This could be done using either primary and secondary research. What is the difference between primary and secondary research? Primary research is when you find out the information needed. Secondary research is research somebody else has carried out or found the information that you can then use.