Research interviews
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can generate ideas by carrying out research through interviews.
Key learning points
- Designers need to find out what user needs are through research.
- Research interviews can collect information from the user.
- Research interviews can develop the design specifications.
- Research interviews can include sizing up for a made-to-measure prototype.
Keywords
Research - finding out information
Interview - asking someone questions
Design specification - a list of things a product must have or do
Made-to-measure - made to a person's exact requirements, including measurements
Common misconception
Hat designs templates will fit all users.
Hats, and other items, can be tailored to fit an individual by taking measurements before planning a design.
Teacher tip
Make sure pairings are considered. Allow pupils time to consider what type of hat they want and why before the interviews.
Equipment
Paper (or worksheet), pencils and a tape measure.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What did the designer Virgil Abloh originally train to be?
Q2.Match the job titles to the descriptions.
Q3.Which of the three main parts of a hat do these hats not have?
Q4.A design sets out what a product should have or do.
Q5.Which of these is a question?
Q6.What is this?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What would a milliner use to measure someone's head?
Q2.What is included in a research interview?
Q3.How do we describe products that are made to a person's exact measurements?
Q4.Which of these is not included in a design specification?
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