My Design Process
My design process can be split into four stages, as described by the Design Council’s Double Diamond structure:
Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver.
This process is not set in stone, as every project is has its own set of criteria and deliverables.
Some of the activities that may go into a design project are summarised below.
discover
Research & Investigation
Problem Analysis
Key Insights
User Research
Competition Analysis
Life Cycle Analysis
define
Brainstorming
Ideation
2D & 3D Concept Generation
Product Requirements/Proposals
Technology & Mechanisms
Materials & Aesthetics
develop
Prototyping
Testing/Evaluation
Detailed Design
Simulation & Analysis
User Feedback
Product Design Specification
DElIVER
Refinement of Design
Physical & Virtual Modelling
Product Testing
Engineering Drawings
Manufacturing Processes
Present To Client/Manufacturer
Throughout this process ideas are constantly being evaluated and re-designed, it can be cyclical and iterative.