Design+Cycle+Notes

1st. step INVESTIGATE  a. identify the problem—what do you need to solve? The question that needs to be solved  b. develop the design brief—a short statement of what you are going to make, why you are making it, and whom you are making it for.  c. formulate a design specification—list the requirements, limitations, and how you will “test” your project. 2nd. step 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 goals 3rd. step CREATE  a. use appropriate techniques and equipment  b. follow the plan—troubleshoot when you need to!  c. create the product/solution 4th. step EVALUATE  a. evaluate the product/solution  b. evaluate the use of the design cycle