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Design processes key terms

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Design processes

AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Product DesignDesigning and making principles

Key terms

  • User-Centered Design

    A design philosophy that places the user at the forefront of the design process, ensuring products are tailored to their needs and preferences.

  • Iterative Design

    A cyclical design process that involves repeated testing and refinement of a product based on user feedback and performance evaluations.

  • Prototyping

    The process of creating a preliminary model of a product to test and evaluate its design and functionality.

  • Design Specification

    A detailed description of the requirements and constraints for a product, guiding the design and development process.

  • Prototyping

    The process of creating a preliminary model of a product to test and refine design ideas.

  • Iterative Design

    A design process that involves repeated cycles of prototyping, testing, and refining to improve a product.

  • Iterative Design

    A design process that involves repeated cycles of prototyping, testing, and refining to improve a product.

  • Collaborative Design

    A design approach that involves multiple stakeholders working together to create a product, leveraging diverse skills and perspectives.