Experience TechnologyChapter 10

The Design Process: A Problem-Solving System

Mr. Bryant

Step 1

Recognize the Problem

Is it clearly stated?

Step 2Research the problem

FocusLimitAvoid Complexity

Step 2Research the problem

Market Research –Check out the competition

Consumer Research –Survey users of products similar to yours

Step 3Establish Objectives

for Solution(s)

Design Criteria -The goals the solutionmust fulfill

Step 4Decide on Possible

Solutions

Brainstorming -Gather all ideas you canwithout trying to makethem perfect

Step 4 Evaluation Suggested

Solutions

Compare each solutionwith your original goals

Step 5 Select the “Best”

Solutions

Mock-Ups –models that look like thereal thing but do notnecessarily work or containthe actual materials ormechanisms

Step 6 Test the Solution

Prototype –First working model of a device

Field-Test –using the device under realistic

circumstances

Step 7 Refine the Solution

Testing

Feedback

Modification

Chapter Highlights

People have been

solving problems for thousands of years.

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The problem-solving

process gives us a helpful method for

designing a solution.

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A clear statement of the problem is a good start towards the solution.

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Establishing goals

provides a means for proposing and

evaluating solutions.

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People often modify or revise their solutions as

a result of feedback.

Test Your Knowledge

Explain why there may not be one perfect

solution to a problem.

Test Your KnowledgeExplain why there may not be one

perfect solution to a problem.

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What are the basic steps of the problem-solving

process?

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Test Your Knowledge

Name 3 design criteria you might consider if you were designing a

new book bag for students.

Test Your KnowledgeName 3 design criteria you might

consider if you were designing a new book bag for students.

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Why is it important for a problem to be stated

clearly?

Test Your KnowledgeWhy is it important for a problem to

be stated clearly?

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Test Your Knowledge

Name 3 general rules to follow when you

research a problem.

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What is market research?

Test Your KnowledgeWhat is market research?

Gathering information about competition for a new

product or service.

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Why should you establish goals for

suggested solutions?

Test Your KnowledgeWhy should you establish goals for

suggested solutions?

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Test Your Knowledge

What are 4 ways to come up with ideas of

possible solutions to a problem?

Test Your KnowledgeWhat are 4 ways to come up with

ideas of possible solutions to a problem?

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Why do designers makemock-ups?

Test Your KnowledgeWhy do designers make mock-ups?

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What are prototypes used for?

Test Your KnowledgeWhat are prototypes used for?

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