The design cycle is a creative process which assists the designer in creatively solving design problems. The cycle should be seen as a guide and could be applied in both a linear and a cyclical fashion. Correctly documenting the design cycle improves our ability to design and assists the speed at which we learn new design skills and knowledge. |
DefineBlue Sky Thinking... be open minded
Initial thoughts (Mind Map) Brief Research (Influence Maps/Reference Maps/Analyse) http://visualengineer.tumblr.com/Reference Refine
Select the best options that best fulfil the brief and refine. Develop a range of options for both the colour palette and font palette.
Annotate your thought process. |
Conceive
Generate multiple solutions to the set brief through rough sketches (thumbnails)
Annotate your thought process Produce
Choose the best option and prepare for delivery through Presentation Boards and Products.
Evaluate. |