How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made?

In this lesson, we will take a look at some of the decisions a designer might have to make and how they could prioritise them.

How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made?

In this lesson, we will take a look at some of the decisions a designer might have to make and how they could prioritise them.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. combine ideas from a variety of sources decide which design criteria clash and determine which should take priority
  2. understand how to reformulate design problems given to them
  3. take creative risks when making design decisions

Equipment

Basic modelling equipment (including paper / fabrics).

Licence

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the set of criteria called that a designer uses to generate design solutions?
Correct answer: A specification
An evaluation
Q2.
It is important to celebrate failures during the design process.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
A design specification might have some points on it that are more important than others.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Designers always get to design the final product exactly how they would like.
Correct answer: False
True

4 Questions

Q1.
Having a design specification with lots of detail can lead to a design being produced that a client is likely to be pleased with.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Design specifications do not need to be made up of measurable points.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
SCAMPER is the way that designers like to move around in their workshop or studio.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Catwalk clothing and concept cars are often quite crazy and unusual to look at. Their ideas are toned down for 'regular customers' to buy.
False
Correct answer: True

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Para-triathlete design challenge

Design and technology