Design+Cycle+notes

﻿1. Investigate  a. Identify the problem- what do you need to solve? Answer questions that need to be solved.  b. Develop a design brief- a short statement of what you are going to make, why are you going to make it, and for whom you are making this for.  c. Formulate a design specification- list the requirements, limitations, and how you will "test" your project. Create a checklist if necessary.

2. Plan  a. Design a product/solution- use your research to create brainstorming ideas.  b. Plan a project/solution- choose your best idea, and create steps to achieve your goal.

3. Create a. Use the appropriate techniques and equipment. b. Follow the plan-troubleshoot when you need to. c. Create the product/solution.

4. Evaluate a. Evaluate the product/solution. b. Evaluate the use of the design cycle.