Design Method

Aim

This unit aims to give learners opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in the development of new products or services in design pathways.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Know the phases of the design development cycle

1.1 Research and record the phases of design development cycle

LO2 Be able to plan a project using the design development cycle

2.1 Apply the design development cycle in own project work

LO3 Be able to use imagination and innovation in the development of a product

3.1 Apply imagination and innovation to the development of a specified product

LO4

Be able to propose design improvements to the production process

4.1 Evaluate design improvements to the production process

4.2 Estimate the value of the design development cycle in a commercial context.