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Designers begin by identifying a problem that needs solving.
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designer then writes down, how the problem will be solved.
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Problem and Design Brief are sometimes viewed as two different sections of
the design process. However, they are very closely related. |
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WHAT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM ? |
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The problem is a paragraph or more in length.
It describes the
problem you are aiming to solve.
Do not say how you intend to
solve the problem, only what the problem is. |
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DESIGN PROBLEM EXERCISE |
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Read each of the sentences and in the available space, write your own
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A local company manufacturing memo boards has found that sales of its
products are falling. |
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A recent survey has shown that the memo boards they produce are too
traditional and old fashioned. |
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The company’s existing memo boards are uninteresting and do not stand out. |
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However, the survey has found that electronic memo boards are more popular |
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WHAT IS A DESIGN BRIEF ? |
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In the design brief you will say clearly what you intend to design and
make.
It is usually a paragraph or more in length.
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normally starts with the statement; ‘I am going to design and make.....’ |
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DESIGN BRIEF EXERCISE |
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Read each of the sentences and in the available space, write your own
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I am going to design and make a small electronic memo board. |
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It will be interesting to look at and it will attract attention. |
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It will contain an electronic circuit that will be battery powered. |
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The memo board will be safe as it will be powered by a 9 volt battery. |
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EXAMPLE DEIGN PROBLEM AND BRIEF |
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Now write your sentences for the design
problem and brief, on to a presentation sheet. Add a couple of appropriate
images / drawings to enhance the overall presentation. |
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