Understanding the Design Process

What is the first stage of the design process?

• Research

• Manufacture

• Design brief

• Design opportunity

Which stage involves creating a short statement outlining the problem to be solved?

• Test and evaluate

• Research

• Design brief

• Idea generation

What is the purpose of the research stage in the design process?

• To clarify the client's needs

• To create a design brief

• To generate ideas

• To manufacture the product

Which stage involves generating possible design ideas based on research?

• Manufacture

• Idea generation

• Design specification

• Development of final solution

What does the design specification stage include?

• Manufacturing tools

• Sketches and drawings

• A list of product requirements

• Testing procedures

In which stage are working drawings with dimensions created?

• Development of final solution

• Test and evaluate

• Design opportunity

• Research

What is the main focus of the manufacture stage?

• To generate ideas

• To use tools and materials to create the product

• To create a design brief

• To evaluate the design

Which stage involves testing the manufactured solution against the design specification?

• Research

• Design opportunity

• Test and evaluate

• Idea generation

What is a design cycle?

• A single step in the design process

• A repeated evaluation and improvement process

• A type of manufacturing tool

• A fixed order of stages

What might be included in the research stage?

• Creating a design brief

• Testing the final solution

• Investigation of suitable materials

• Manufacturing the product