What is Design? Passage and Text

1. What two key elements does the passage say design combines?

2. What is a design brief, and why is it important?

3. After the research phase, what comes next in the design process according to the passage?

4. What is a prototype, and why do designers create them?

5. Name two techniques mentioned in the passage for creating prototypes.

6. What does it mean to "evaluate and iterate" in the design process?

7. Explain what ergonomics means in your own words.

8. Why is sustainability an important factor to consider in design?

9. What is meant by a "user-centered approach" in design?

10. The passage mentions that designs should be "not just clever, but also practical and useful." Why do you think this is important?