1.

DESIGN BRIEF (THE PROBLEM)

• The design brief — A statement explaining the task drawn up in

consultation with the client and the lecturer.

• Specifications — (the criteria) Constraints (not negotiable)

Considerations (flexible)

• The client profile - (client considerations)

Problem: Lack of time to write reports and assess student work.

Requirements: Enter class details, task details and rubrics. Click rubrics that
automatically calculate results and add a comment based on the rubric selections.

2 INVESTIGATION (SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS)

• Brainstorming ideas

• Criteria for evaluation — these come from the design brief. Justify each
criteria.

• Investigation — this will assist the student to gather information to aid

their design. This could include; materials, processes, trends, ergonomics,
past solutions, cost analysis, environment, and others.

3. DESIGN (RANGE OF SOLUTIONS)

• Design options — three options that would solve the problem

• A preferred option that answers the design brief

4 PRODUCTION (CREATE)

• Production plan and production of the solution/product (include timelines,

materials, processes etc.)

5 ANALYZE (comparative analysis of solution to the design brief)

• An analysis of the product and the processes used, based on the design
brief criteria.

• Personal reflection and feedback.

6 EVALUATE (field testing of the solution/product)

 • Evaluation of the solution from the client’s feedback, and others. (peer)

• Performance appraisal of solution/product in a real-world (or

simulated) context.

NOTE: A journal or client log to be maintained to document the time taken for
each stage. Photos or digital images will enable a visual record of the
Design Process
Letter from Client

Profile of client

Examples of other programs

Constraints – cost, time, pages,

Considerations – colours, design, size, content

Design Brief

Investigation – what do other programs look like

Design option 1

Design option 2

Design option 3
Production Plan

In progress examples

Evaluation

P ­ Problem
I ­ Investigate
D ­ Design
C ­ Create
A ­ Analyse
E ­ Evaluate