Design+Cycle+notes+1

===**Standard 2 Design Cycle Notes** ===


===**The Design cycle- How is the design cycle important to the successful outcome of a project?** === ===**1st step is to INVESTIGATE** === ===**a. Identify the need** === ===**b. Develop the design brief- this is your explanation of the problems, and the resources you have to solve the problem.** === ===**c. Formulate a design specification- list the steps to complish your project** === ===**2nd step is to PLAN** === ===**a. Design a product/ solution- research and brainstorm** === ===**b. Plan a product/solution- choose your best idea, create steps to achieve your goal.** === ===**The 3rd step is to CREATE** === ===**a. Use appropriate techniques and equipment.** === ===**b. Follow the plan- troubleshoot when you need too!** === ===**c. Create the product/solution** === ===**4th step is to EVALUATE** === ===**a. Evaluate the product/solution** === ===<span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**b. Evaluate the use of the Design cycle** ===