examination criteria (no. 5) have you used one or more of your proposals and relevant knowledge of...

Examination Criteria• (No. 5) Have you used one or more of your proposals and relevant

knowledge of techniques, manufacturing and working characteristics to develop a detailed and coherent design solution?

• (No. 7) Have you tested, objectively evaluated and effectively modified your work throughout the process as appropriate?

• (No. 8) Have you selected and skillfully used a wide range of communication, graphical and ICT skills which have helped to clarify your thinking and are sufficient to convey ideas to yourself and others effectively and precisely?

Developing• Once you have decided on a design (from your Initial Ideas), you

can begin to develop it further. This is when your design should start to really take shape. The development section is the largest and most important part of the Design Process.

• Depending on the type of product that’s being produced, further development might involve:

• Producing further sketches – but in more detail, for example: recording the sizes of fittings and components. Also sketching how parts should be constructed and fitted together (exploded views).

• Experimenting with different aspects of the design. For example, you might try various materials, sizes and production methods.

• Try out different aspects of your design. If your design is quite complex it may help to break it down into smaller, more manageable parts and design and test them individually.

Guidance for : Developing an idea

AnnotatingAnalyse and annotate all your ideas.

AestheticsWhat does your design look like? Consider:• The shapes used: try and comment on the idea’s shape. Have you

based the design on a particular product?• The colours used: colour combinations. Why have you chosen

these colours? Are they harmonious, primary or contrasting colours?

• The textures used: try and comment on why a certain part has a particular texture, such as: is it rough, smooth, dimpled or soft?

• The proportions: Is the design balanced, symmetrical, one-sided or top heavy?

• The style: try and comment on the idea’s styling. Is the idea sleek, minimal, modern, fun, garish, bold or old-fashioned?

Function• Comment on how the design will work.• Comment on the components used, such as: the tuner, the

speaker, the volume dial and the on/off switch.• Comment on the structure and the stability of the design.

Testing & Evaluating• Test each idea against your specification list. Does it meet all the

points listed? Identifying reasons for selecting or rejecting different designs.

• Above all you must ask your target audience for their opinion and record their comments/feedback. You can do this in a number of ways, such as: producing a small questionnaire; a tally chart; typing up their feedback or generating a bar / pie chart.

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FunctionComment on how the design will work.Comment on the components used, such as: the tuner, the speaker, the volume dial and the on/off switch.Comment on the structure and the stability of the design.



Testing & EvaluatingTest each idea against your specification list. Does it meet all the points listed? Identifying reasons for selecting or rejecting different designs.Above all you must ask your target audience for their opinion and record their comments/feedback. You can do this in a number of ways, such as: producing a small questionnaire; a tally chart; typing up their feedback or generating a bar / pie chart.

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The shapes used: try and comment on the idea’s shape. Have you based the design on a particular product?

The colours used: colour combinations. Why have you chosen these colours? Are they harmonious, primary or contrasting colours?

The textures used:try and comment on why a certain part has a particular texture, such as: is it rough, smooth, dimpled or soft?

The proportions: Is the design balanced, symmetrical, one-sided or top heavy?

The style:try and comment on the idea’s styling. Is the idea sleek, minimal, modern, fun, garish, bold or old-fashioned?


What can I change?1. Change the shape2. Change the colour

scheme3. Move the control

buttons4. Remove some material5. Improve the

ergonomics6. Add some material7. Rotate the design8. Curve the corners9. Chamfer the sides10. Use a texture

What can I change?1. Change the shape2. Change the colour

scheme3. Move the control

buttons4. Remove some material5. Improve the

ergonomics6. Add some material7. Rotate the design8. Curve the corners9. Chamfer the sides10. Use a texture

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