Design+Cycle

The Design Cycle- How is the Design Cycle important to the successdful outcome of a project?

1) The first step is to INVESTIGATE a. Indentify the problem- What do you need to solve? Answer questions that need to be solved b. Develop the DESIGN BRIEF- A short statement of what you are going to make, why are you going to make that, and for whom you are going to make it for c. Formulate a design specification- List the requirements, limitations, and how will you "test" your project. Create a check list if necessary.

2) The second step is to PLAN a. Design a product/solution- use your research to create brainstorming ideas. b. Plan a product/ solution- choose your best idea, and create steps to achieve your goal.

3) The third step is to CREATE a. Use appropriate techniques and equipments. b. Follow the plan- troubleshoot when you need to. c. Create the product/ solution.

4) The fourth step is to EVALUATE a. Evaluate the product/ solution b. Evaluate the use of the design cycle.

5) How can you use the design cycle in other classes? a. List 3 examples:
 * Science fair project
 * History fair/ diarama
 * In deabte class when you are given a topic to research on.

6) How can you use the design cycle in real world situations? a. List 3 examples:
 * A lawyer making a case.
 * Mechanics building a car.
 * Surgeons performing surgery.