Transcript

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The Design Process

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With Ms. Merritt

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What is the Design Process?

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Identify a problem that needs to be solved

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Research and explore  what others have done

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Design a blueprint that might solve the problem

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Create your design!

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Test it out and reflect on areas of improvement

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Problems to Consider Solving 

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Environmental issues

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Societal/cultural issues

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Educational issues

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Redesign an existing product to function better

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Planning your Design

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1. Research what others have done

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2. Make a list of the different ideas you want to try

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3. Narrow it down to one design

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4. Draft a materials list and map out the steps

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5. Reflect and revise

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Why Use The Design Process?

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It promotes creativity

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It improves critical thinking skills

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It prepares you for future careers

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What will you create?

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“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” — Steve Jobs

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Happy designing!