Defining design
I can apply the design principles of aesthetics, function and interactivity.
Defining design
I can apply the design principles of aesthetics, function and interactivity.
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Key learning points
- Design is the process of planning and creating things to solve problems or to meet a need.
- Designers use design principles to help them in their work and to design solutions.
- Design principles include aesthetics, function and interactivity.
- Curiosity about the world around us is vital in design and designers use this to push boundaries.
Keywords
Design - the process of planning and creating things to solve problems
Aesthetic - refers to the visual appeal of a piece of design
Function - refers to how the design piece works
Interactivity - a two-way experience where the person using the design can change or influence it
Common misconception
Design is about making things that have never been made before.
Design is about planning and making something. It doesn’t need to be something that has never been done before, it can be to improve an existing object to make it work or look better.
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