Design Process
This describes a methodology used in Design, Creativity and Technology. Other domains may employ different processes for designing.
Some downloads are applicable to a range of domains, some are applicable only to Design, Creativity and Technology. Student worksheets can be downloaded in PDF and MS Word format.
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- Design process PowerPoint (PPT − 733 KB)
Design briefs worksheets |
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| Developing design briefs | ||
| Advice on developing design briefs | DOC (80 KB) | PDF (1.07 MB) |
| Writing and using a design brief within a unit of work | DOC (179 KB) | PDF (1.87 MB) |
| Annotated design briefs - Teacher Resources | ||
| English | DOC (89 KB) | PDF (1.06 MB) |
| Music | DOC (101 KB) | PDF (1.09 MB) |
Investigating worksheets |
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| Methods of investigating | ||
| Concept mapping | DOC (71 KB) | PDF (913 KB) |
| Forced combinations | DOC (130 KB) | PDF (1.35 MB) |
| The five Ws and how web | DOC (59 KB) | PDF (900 KB) |
| The five whys | DOC (98 KB) | PDF (1.76 MB) |
| Fishbone diagram | DOC (143 KB) | PDF (5.96 MB) |
| Sticky note analysis | DOC (121 KB) | PDF (1.2 MB) |
| Input − output diagram | DOC (66 KB) | PDF (894 KB) |
| KWFL chart | DOC (73 KB) | PDF (908 KB) |
Designing worksheets |
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| Methods for creating and developing ideas | ||
| Innovative design and problem solving | DOC (103 KB) | PDF (1.07 MB) |
| Keys for thinking creatively when designing | DOC (63 KB) | PDF (1.09 MB) |
| Keeping a design journal | DOC (452 KB) | PDF (1.37 MB) |
| Methods for selecting the best option | ||
| Evaluating as you design | DOC (76 KB) | PDF (1.05 MB) |
| Design criteria hierarchy | DOC (99 KB) | PDF (894 KB) |
| Methods of planning for producing | ||
| Flowchart | DOC (72 KB) | PDF (1.07 MB) |
| Timeline | DOC (144 KB) | PDF (1.07 MB) |
| Sequence table | DOC (125 KB) | PDF (1.38 KB) |
Analysing and evaluating worksheets |
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| Analysing and evaluating | DOC (67 KB) | PDF (1.07 MB) |
| Identifying attributes of a product | DOC (76 KB) | PDF (1.08 MB) |
Design process wallcharts |
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| A3 print quality wall charts | ||
| Design briefs | PDF (336 KB) | |
| Investigating | PDF (398 KB) | |
| Designing | PDF (318 KB) | |
| Producing | PDF (413 KB) | |
| Analysing and evaluating | PDF (344 KB) | |
