Design and creative process
Design and Creative Process
Understanding the design brief
- Begin by thoroughly evaluating the design brief.
- Identify what the final product will be, who it is for and what it will be used for.
- Define the requirements and constraints that will shape your design process.
Research and inspiration
- Conduct research into similar products currently on the market.
- Use mood boards to gather visual inspirations such as colours, patterns, and textiles.
- Historical, cultural and contemporary styles can all be sources of inspiration.
Concept development
- Generate as many ideas as possible through brainstorming sessions.
- Develop sketches of your initial design ideas.
- Evaluate and refine your concepts based on the design brief and feedback from others.
Design development
- Select your strongest concept and create more detailed design drawings.
- Experiment with different textiles, patterns, colours, and techniques.
- Create samples to test out your design and make any necessary amendments.
Production planning
- Develop a step-by-step action plan to turn your design into a reality.
- This should include time frames, resources needed and any potential obstacles.
- Consider the sustainability of your design and how you can minimise its environmental impact.
Prototype and evaluation
- Construct a prototype of your product.
- Evaluate the prototype against the design brief and make any necessary improvements.
- Reflect on the design process and the final outcome so you can learn for future projects.
Presentation of final design
- Document your design process and final product in a portfolio.
- Use clear and attractive visuals to highlight key features.
- Clearly explain how your design meets the needs of the brief and justify your design choices.