System Design:

Design has been described as a multi step process in which representations of data structure, program
structure, interface characteristics and phase begins when the requirements specification document for
the software to be developed, Is available. System design is a creative and challenging phase that serves
as a foundation for all software engineering and maintenance steps that follows. Design builds coherent,
well-planned representations of programs. The design specification describes the features of the
system, the components or elements of the system and their appearance to users. In the design phase,
dataflow, data-stores, processes, procedures, controls etc. are designed.

INPUT DESIGN:

The input forms are developed in a user-friendly way so that a layman also can easily understand
everything. Menus are provided to users and interactive dialogues are designed so that it prompts
questions. So the forms are designed in such a way that the end-use can easily navigate through the
entire system.

The input design is the link that ties the information system into the world of its users. It is a process of
converting user-oriented inputs to a computer-based format. Input data are collected and organized
into a group of similar data. Once identified, appropriate input media are selected for processing.

The goal of designing input data is to make entry easy, logical and free form errors. In input data design,
we design source document that capture the data and then select the media used to enter them into
the computer. The input forms are developed in a user-friendly way so that a layman also can easily
understand everything. Menus are provided to users are different icons are designed so that proposed
system design looks decorative. Input design is the part of the overall system design. Source documents
initiate a processing cycle as soon as they are entered into the system through the keyboard. A source
should be logical and easy to understand.

Objective of Input Design:

 To achieve the highest possible level of accuracy.

 To ensure that the input is acceptable and understood by the user.
 To produce a cost-effective method of input.

OUTPUT DESIGN:

Output refers to the results and information that are generated by the system. Outputs from the
computer are required primarily to communicate the results of the processing to users. Output forms
are also designed in a specific manner as per the user requirement. Results are formatted to enhance
clarity. Depending on the user the system would generate appropriate output. The output forms are
designed in such a way that the entire user required data is presented.

While designing an output, the system analyst must accomplish the following.
Determine what information to present.

Decide whether to display, print or speak information and select the output medium.

Arrange the presentation of information in an acceptable form.

Decide how to distribute the output to intended users.

DATABASE DESIGN:

Database design is a crucial factor in the performance of a system, both in terms of system
timings and in the case with which the system can be maintained or modified.

 To permit simple retrieval of data in response to query and response request.

 To simplify the maintenance of data through updates, insertions and deletions.
 To reduce the need to restructure or reorganize data when new application
requirements arise.

PROCESS DESIGN:

The purpose of the design is, to establish the communication between the data and the code. The
process takes the data from the database and checks these data with the user-inputted data or any
other data. Once the process has been finished, the output or the report will be generated based on the
process results.