Briefly describe what steps the design process is generally divided into

In essence, design is a problem-solving process. It starts with a problem and develops activities around it. Therefore, the design must start from investigating the needs, analyzing the information, discovering and clarifying the problems that need to be solved and are worth solving, and on this basis to propose a design project, clear design requirements. To understand why the design, what is the purpose of the design, and who is the target audience of the service.

2. Develop a design program

In the discovery of the problem and clear requirements on the basis of the next thing to do is through a variety of channels, as widely as possible to collect the information needed for the design, through the generalization of the information and analysis, digging into the main factors affecting the design, boldly put forward a variety of design ideas, and based on certain conditions of the idea of a variety of filtering, to determine the ultimate Design program. This is the process of developing a design program.

In this process, we must boldly break through the boundaries of traditional concepts, and always make it clear that: the use of different materials and structures can produce different design solutions; any design solution has the possibility of improvement, and there will never be only one good solution.

Collection of information:

Collection of information can be collected through user surveys, expert consultation, consulting books, listening to radio and television, browsing the Internet and other channels. Understand clearly the characteristics of the product to be designed: material, structure, process, function, size, consumer groups, market positioning and so on. Then, summarize the research results. Design analysis:

In the face of the collected information, according to the design requirements, find out the main problems that need to be solved, and analyze the possible solutions.

Program Conceptualization:

Program conceptualization is the most challenging part of the design process, which requires us to boldly conceptualize according to the design requirements, try to explore our own creative potential, and put forward multiple ideas to solve the problem.

Presentation:

The design ideas generated during the conceptualization process are often vague, and in order to make them concrete, we usually use sketches to transform them into visual images. At the same time, these ideas are fragmented, from which we do not see a complete design solution, so we also have to synthesize these ideas.

3. Modeling or Prototyping

After the screening process is completed, modeling or prototyping begins. Generally, modeling consists of two stages, namely, drawing and modeling. For drawings, we can either draw by hand or use computer-aided drawing.

4. Testing, Evaluation and Optimization

To clarify whether the design is feasible or not, we must also carry out various tests and evaluations in order to optimize the design and improve the product prototype.

Testing: After the model or prototype is completed, it is generally necessary to test it. The purpose of the test is to test the product in the operation, use process, in the structure and technical performance and so on can achieve the predetermined design requirements.

Assessment: on the basis of the test, we also need to design programs and products for a more comprehensive assessment. This evaluation needs to be repeated during the design process.

Optimization:

In order to optimize the design solution, we need to analyze the specific records of testing and evaluation as well as pay attention to the survey of public opinions to clarify the direction of improvement. In general, we can survey three typical groups of people, experts (sellers, makers), prospects (people who might use it), and users (people who are using it), to solicit specific ideas for optimization.

5. Product use and maintenance

In the process of product use, correct use and maintenance can make the product better meet people's needs, but also extend its service life. Therefore, to master the correct use and maintenance method for product users is particularly important. For this reason, we usually have to design a product instruction manual.