Innovation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of strategies to create design ideas which avoid design fixation.
Key learning points
- A wide range of design strategies can be used to avoid design fixation.
- Design decisions are made throughout the iterative journey.
Keywords
Design strategy - a method of generating ideas
Iterative - refining and improving
Design requirements - something which is needed or wanted to make a product successful
Design decisions - a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem
Design fixation - consider only one possible solution
Common misconception
Three design ideas are enough to avoid design fixation.
There are many ways to generate design ideas that avoid design fixation and produce a range of successful ideas that pupils can develop on their iterative journey.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils to say how and why they generated the ideas. Many of the strategies need to be attributed to who or what generated them. Pupils must draw their own conclusions and justify their design decisions, as it is their own individual iterative design journey.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the steps of an iterative design process in the correct order.
Q2.A design decision is a __________ choice made to meet a requirement or solve a problem.
Q3.Design __________ happens when a designer focuses too early on one idea.
Q4.Which of these helps generate ideas at the beginning of a design project?
Q5.What is the purpose of using different design strategies?
Q6.Which of the following helps avoid design fixation?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a design strategy?
Q2.The process helps designers improve their ideas through testing and refinement.
Q3.Match the keyword to its definition
focusing on only one idea
a deliberate choice made to solve a problem
something needed or wanted for the product to succeed
a method used to develop creative ideas
Q4.Put the steps in order for developing a design idea.
Q5.Match the strategy to its description.
collects images and materials to inspire design
draws multiple versions of an idea
gathers opinions and needs from potential users
organises ideas around a central theme
Q6.Order the design process actions
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