Understanding the Design Process

What is the first stage of the design process?

• Design brief

• Manufacture

• Design opportunity

• Research

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

• Research

• Idea generation

• Design brief

• Test and evaluate

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

• To clarify the client's needs

• To create a design brief

• To manufacture the product

• To generate ideas

Which stage involves generating possible design ideas based on research?

• Development of final solution

• Design specification

• Idea generation

• Manufacture

What does a design specification typically include?

• A marketing plan

• A sketch of the product

• A detailed list of requirements

• A list of tools needed

Which stage involves creating models to refine the design?

• Research

• Development of final solution

• Design opportunity

• Test and evaluate

What is the main focus of the manufacture stage?

• To generate ideas

• To produce the final product

• To create working drawings

• To evaluate the design

Which stage involves testing the final product against the design specification?

• Idea generation

• Test and evaluate

• Manufacture

• Research

What is the design process often considered as?

• A linear process

• A design cycle

• A manufacturing plan

• A marketing strategy

What is the role of a design brief?

• To evaluate the final product

• To outline the problem to be solved

• To provide a detailed list of materials

• To outline the manufacturing process