The Design Process

The Design ProcessThe Design Brief or Parti (the Big Idea)

An early beginning statement of design goalsThe main organizing decision or thoughtCan be a basic sketch, diagram or statement

The Design ProcessPre-Production

Analysis Assessment of the current situation and history Determine outcomes and goals Define problem to solve with design solution

Research Investigate similar or related designs Review history of designs in the field

Specification Details of requirements for design solution

Problem Solving Conceptualizing and documenting design solutions

Presentation – show and discuss ideas for feedback

The Design ProcessProduction

Development Continuation and improvement of a design solution Refined sketches and prototypes Mock ups, works-in-progress, drafts

Testing Presentation of design to test groups in situ

The Design ProcessPost-Production

Implementation Introducing the design into the target environment

Evaluation and Review Conclusion summary of process and results Constructive Criticism Recommendations for future improvements

The Design ProcessReview/ Re-design

Design is an iterative process and any or all stages of the design process can be repeated with corrections made.