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How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made?

In this lesson, we will take a look at some of the decisions a designer might have to make and how they could prioritise them.

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Q1.What is the set of criteria called that a designer uses to generate design solutions?

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Q2.It is important to celebrate failures during the design process.

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Q3.A design specification might have some points on it that are more important than others.

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Q4.Designers always get to design the final product exactly how they would like.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the set of criteria called that a designer uses to generate design solutions?

1/4

Q2.It is important to celebrate failures during the design process.

2/4

Q3.A design specification might have some points on it that are more important than others.

3/4

Q4.Designers always get to design the final product exactly how they would like.

4/4

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How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made?

Please select the correct true or false response for each question now you have finished the lesson.

Q1.Having a design specification with lots of detail can lead to a design being produced that a client is likely to be pleased with.

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Q2.Design specifications do not need to be made up of measurable points.

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Q3.SCAMPER is the way that designers like to move around in their workshop or studio.

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Q4.Catwalk clothing and concept cars are often quite crazy and unusual to look at. Their ideas are toned down for 'regular customers' to buy.

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made?

Please select the correct true or false response for each question now you have finished the lesson.

Q1.Having a design specification with lots of detail can lead to a design being produced that a client is likely to be pleased with.

1/4

Q2.Design specifications do not need to be made up of measurable points.

2/4

Q3.SCAMPER is the way that designers like to move around in their workshop or studio.

3/4

Q4.Catwalk clothing and concept cars are often quite crazy and unusual to look at. Their ideas are toned down for 'regular customers' to buy.

4/4

Lesson summary: How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made?

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