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Deciding on a project
• Do a thought shower of different ideas for a theme:– Don’t worry about what is possible at this stage– Think about hobbies / interests– Subjects at school you enjoy– Places you like to go– Etc
Deciding on a project
• Now think about projects:– A specific product (like a game)– A promotional pack for a company– A point of sale display for a specific product
(including packaging design)– A product redesign– Architectural project
Choosing a project
– Should be a mixture of 2D & 3D– Challenging– Range of materials– Specific client / user group– Have an existing problem (something is missing,
something currently doesn’t look or work well etc)
– Now think about who the user / client would be and why.
Coursework overview• Problem / brief• Research• Analyse research [4]• Specification [6]• Ideas [14]• Development [16]• Final design• Planning [6]• Making log• Making photos [34]• Testing & evaluating [10]
• Total = 90
Key points
• All pages must have a 10mm border• All pages must have your name, the title of the
sheet and a page number in the bottom right corner
• Maximum of 30 pages• Access to the user is VERY important
Page 1 – Problem & Brief
• Specify the problem / need• Analyse the problem / need• Identify and profile the user• Create a meaningful and detailed design brief
• Photos of current problem/product
Page 1 layout
Problem/Brief
NAME
Problem / Need
……
Product / relevant Photos
Analysis of Problem
…..Design Brief
To ….
Target market / client
…..
Page 1 layout
Problem/Brief
NAME
Problem / Need
……
Product / relevant Photos
Analysis of Problem
…..Design Brief
To ….
Target market / client
…..
Pages 2-4 - Research
• In rough write down what information would be useful.• You must include:
– Survey / interview with clients – for a justified reason– Similar products – for materials, construction methods in
commercial manufacture & other data / information– Materials, components & processes– Other research & influences (eg anthropometric data, images
to inspire etc)– Factual data (give an example and reference)
• Analysis of all of the research
Research
• For each part of the research write:– What you plan to do and why– Include the information you found out– Analyse & summarise the research ready to take forward to
the specification.
• Primary and secondary information• Unbiased• Factual
• Some could be completed throughout your design section.
PAGE 2 - Survey / interview with clients
– What you plan to do and why– The questions, with graphical results (for survey)– Summary of each question and why it was useful
to you– Analyse & summarise to take forward to the
specification.
– You may do one or both – it depends on your project
Page 2 suggested layout
SurveyNAME
What you plan to do and why
Analyse & summarise to take forward to the specification.
QuestionGraph
Analysis of question
Survey / interview with clients
– What you plan to do and why– The questions, with graphical results (for survey)– Summary of each question and why it was useful
to you– Analyse & summarise to take forward to the
specification.
– You may do one or both – it depends on your project
PAGE 3 - Similar Products– What you plan to do and why– Clear PHOTOS of each product (not internet images)– Analyse the product
• Materials (be precise, don’t say plastic, wood or metal!)• Construction (how it is put together)• Processes used• Function (what does it do, does it do it well etc)• Sustainability• Aesthetics• Suitability for the consumer (you can get consumer opinions – a little
survey of thoughts)
– Analyse & summarise the research ready to take forward to the specification.
Page 3 suggested layout
SurveyNAME
What you plan to do and why
Analyse & summarise to take forward to the specification.
Photos of product
ANALYSE:Materials (be precise, don’t say plastic, wood or metal!)Construction (how it is put together)Processes usedFunction (what does it do, does it do it well etc)SustainabilityAestheticsSuitability for the consumer (you can get consumer opinions – a little survey of thoughts)
PAGE 3 - Similar Products– What you plan to do and why– Clear PHOTOS of each product (not internet images)– Analyse the product
• Materials (be precise, don’t say plastic, wood or metal!)• Construction (how it is put together)• Processes used• Function (what does it do, does it do it well etc)• Sustainability• Aesthetics• Suitability for the consumer (you can get consumer opinions – a little
survey of thoughts)
– Analyse & summarise the research ready to take forward to the specification.
PAGE 4 – Other information
– What you plan to do and why– Gather the data– Analyse & summarise the research ready to take
forward to the specification.
– Anthropometrics, size data, factual data, photo research, materials research, building regulations etc
– THIS COULD BE TWO PAGES
PAGE 4 – Other information
– What you plan to do and why– Gather the data– Analyse & summarise the research ready to take
forward to the specification.
– Anthropometrics, size data, factual data, photo research, materials research, building regulations etc
– THIS COULD BE TWO PAGES
Research• Survey
– Variety of sources– Likes / dislikes / desires– Ask target audience
• Interview– Text based– Photo of person being interviewed
• Similar products– Photos - several (no internet based pictures)– Analyse the aesthetics, material, construction, function, sustainability
• Information– What information do you need? Factual? – Reference all sources
• Materials research / testing• Anthropometric or other size data
• For each part of the research write:• What you plan to do and why• Include the information you found out• Analyse & summarise the research
ready to take forward to the specification.
Coursework overview• Problem / brief• Research• Analyse research [4]• Specification [6]• Ideas [14]• Development [16]• Final design• Planning [6]• Making log• Making photos [34]• Testing & evaluating [10]
• Total = 90
Page 5 - Specification
• Must be meaningful and measurable and informed by the research.
• Use the headings:– Purpose, form, function, user requirements, performance
requirements, materials & components, size, safety, quality, scale of production, cost, sustainability.
• Each point must be justified• Check it with the user group
• Use 2 or 3 columns
Page 5 - Specification
• Must be meaningful and measurable and informed by the research.
• Use the headings:– Purpose, form, function, user requirements, performance
requirements, materials & components, size, safety, quality, scale of production, cost, sustainability.
• Each point must be justified• Check it with the user group
• Use 2 or 3 columns