Design+Cycle+Notes


 * Design Cycle Notes **

1. Research & Analyze a. completely explain the problem and its relevance to your life b. critically investigate the problem and evaluate information from a variety of appropriate sources (research from good sources) c. provide detailed explanation of how you will test your product against the design specifications (requirements) d. all 3 steps combined is the Design Brief a. design a product/ solution- use your research to brain storm ideas and make sure your ideas meet the design specifications b. choose your best idea, and make sure it matches the design specifications c.create a plan that contains a number of detailed, logical steps that describes how you will use your resources & time d. evaluate the plan & justify any changes to your design a. use appropriate techniques & equipment b. follow the plan- trouble shoot when you need and explain changes to your design c. create a product/solution a. evaluate the product/solution against the design specifications by testing it and from feedback(your own feedback, teacher's feedback, and friends' feedback) b. evaluate the use of all the Design Cycle steps c. answer the unit question
 * 2. Design **
 * 3. Realizing the Solution **
 * 4. Evaluate **