The Nature of Design
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What is the nature of design and what are the qualities that a designer must possess?

The nature of design involves invention by lone inventors or creative teams working in collaboration. A designer must not only be creative and innovative but also understand the concepts that will make a new product viable. They must use imagination and be grounded in factual and procedural knowledge while remembering the needs and limitations of the end user.

What are the factors that lead to inventions and can you provide examples of such inventions?

Inventions are often the result of an individual or group’s curiosity about whether something can be done or a problem can be solved. On occasion, inventions are the result of an individual’s curiosity about something other than the product that they finally develop. Examples of such inventions include microwave ovens, ink-jet printers, and Post-it notes.

What are the aims of a designer and what do they need to keep in mind while creating a new product?

The aims of a designer include being creative and innovative while understanding the concepts that will make a new product viable. They must use imagination and be grounded in factual and procedural knowledge while remembering the needs and limitations of the end user.

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