3

Question 1

To Design means to…

Answer 1

plan, to organize.

Question 2

common types of design:

Answer 2

• Architecture.
• Designing and engineering buildings and structures.
• Interior Design.
• Landscape Design
• Industrial Design.
• Fashion Design.

notes:
Structural engineers consider strength and durability when designing a building, while architects focus more on the appearance of the building.

Question 3

…… is a way of
solving problems or identifying
opportunities when conventional
thinking has failed.

It encourages you to produce
innovative solutions.

Answer 3

Creative problem-solving

Question 4

Design vs. or Versus Art

Answer 4

• Design aims to find solutions to problems.
• Design is intentional and strategic
• conveys information or ideas effectively
• Design has constraints, such as budget,
  time, materials, and user needs.
• Independent act of freedom
• Intention may not always be clear or
  important
• It may not always convey a clear or direct
  message.
• Art can be done with fewer constraints.

Question 5

The Design
Process

Answer 5

1. Define the problem
2. Collect information
3. Brainstorm and analysis
4. Develop solutions
5. Feedback
6. Improve your design

Question 6

• Identify the need that
  the design should address.
• Understand the project’s goals,
  constraints, and target audience.
• Gather relevant information and
  conduct research to gain insight

Answer 6

Define the problem

Question 7

• Look for similar projects (case studies) from multiple sources.
• Analyze user preferences and
  behaviors through:
  *surveys
  *Interviews
  *data analysis.

Explore trends and emerging technologies in the relevant field.

Answer 7

Collect information

Question 8

• Begin to sketch, make, and study so you can start to understand how all the data and information you’ve collected may impact your design.
• Collect sketches, take photographs, and gather data to start giving you inspiration.
• Create a “thought map”, and ask yourself, why? when? who? how? what?

Answer 8

Brainstorm and analysis

Question 9

At this stage in the design process, the designer will create drawings with
specific solutions for the client.

Answer 9

Develop solutions

Question 10

• Express your idea in a coherent form.
• Critiques will analyze and suggest ways to increase visual and conceptual impact
• Take notes when your work is critiqued
  to give you an insight into understanding the feedback about your work

Answer 10

Feedback

Question 11

• Monitor the design’s performance in the
  real world.
• Make updates and improvements based
  on user feedback and evolving needs.

Answer 11

Improve your design