DM306 Exam: Vicky's Quiz

Design Methodologies

• Not all design approaches are methodologies (e.g., design thinking, design process)

Descriptive Methodology

• A descriptive methodology involves understanding the current situation or problem

Research Diary

• A research diary is a visual and written record of research, based on observation and questioning
• It is used to guide the design process and is usually supplied with a pack of information and direction

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

• This method is used to evaluate concepts and consider multiple perspectives
• It is useful when a designer has a range of concepts to evaluate and wants to consider different views

Empathic Design

• Empathic design is a methodology that involves understanding the needs of users, particularly those with disabilities
• It is useful for designing products that improve grip strength for people with arthritis

Product Design Specification

• A Product Design Specification (PDS) is a document that outlines the requirements and specifications of a product

Life Cycle Assessment

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology that evaluates the environmental impact of a product from sourcing to disposal
• It is useful for designers who want to consider the environmental impact of their product

Ideation

• Ideation is the generation of new ideas to solve a problem

Brainstorming

• Brainstorming is a method used to generate new ideas, particularly when a designer is struggling to come up with new ideas
• It involves a group of people sharing and building on each other's ideas

Failure Mode

• A failure mode is a way in which a product or system can fail

Morphological Analysis

• Morphological analysis is a method that can be used at both concept generation and concept selection/evaluation
• It involves breaking down a problem into smaller parts and generating ideas for each part

Osbourne's Checklist

• Osbourne's Checklist is a method used to generate ideas, involving 8 elements: Reverse, Substitute/Eliminate, Rearrange, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Magnify, and Put to Another Use

6-3-5 Brainwriting

• 6-3-5 brainwriting is a method of generating ideas, where 6 people write down 3 ideas each in 5 minutes
• In 20 minutes, 18 ideas would be generated

Inclusive Design

• Inclusive design is an approach that aims to design products, equipment, and services that meet the needs of most people, without the need for specialized adaptations
• It focuses on designing for the widest range of people possible