Design methods and processes key terms

Iterative Design

A design process that involves repeated cycles of prototyping, testing, and refinement.

User-Centered Design

An approach that prioritizes the needs and preferences of users in the design process.

Market Research

The process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a market, including information about the target audience.

Qualitative Data

Non-numerical information that describes qualities or characteristics, often gathered through interviews and focus groups.

Percentile

A statistical measure indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations fall, commonly used in sizing and fit analysis.

Anthropometry

The study and measurement of human body dimensions, crucial for designing products that fit users comfortably and safely.

Ergonomics

The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, applied in design to enhance comfort and usability.

Sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, particularly in fashion, it refers to practices that do not deplete resources or harm ecological systems.

Anthropometrics

The study and measurement of human body dimensions, used in design to ensure products fit users appropriately.

Ergonomics

The science of designing products to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.