CW 303 DESIGN & INNOVATION

TOPIC 1 – Introduction to design

Class: DBK3Session : July2011

1. What is`design’ ? design [d za n]ɪˈ ɪ vb 1. to work out the structure or form of (something), as by

making a sketch, outline, pattern, or plans 2. to plan and make (something) artistically or skilfully 3. (tr) to form or conceive in the mind; invent 4. (tr) to intend, as for a specific purpose; plan

n 1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a plan, sketch, or preliminary drawing

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the arrangement or pattern of elements or features of an artistic or decorative work the design of the desk is Chippendale

3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a finished artistic or decorative creation

4. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the art of designing 5. a plan, scheme, or project 6. an end aimed at or planned for; intention; purpose

Designs starts with inspiration, the very beginning of an idea.

What is`inspiration’? inspiration - arousal of the mind to special unusual

activity or creativity

What is`idea’ ?

Synonyms: idea, thought, notion, concept, conception

idea noun 1. plan, scheme, proposal, design, theory, strategy, method, solution,

suggestion, recommendation, It's a good idea to keep a stock of tins in the cupboard.

2. notion, thought, view, understanding, teaching, opinion, belief, conclusion, hypothesis, impression, conviction, judgment, interpretation, sentiment, doctrine, conception, viewpoint Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.

3. understanding, thought, view, sense, opinion, concept, impression, judgment, perception, conception, abstraction, estimation By the end of the week you will have a clearer idea of the system.

4. intention, aim, purpose, object, end, plan, reason, goal, design, objective, motive The idea is to help lower-income families to buy their homes.

(source : http://www.thefreedictionary.com/idea)

Design Stages/Process of a product:

1. conceptualization phase: create a concept: a problem statement?

2. Research: all aspects of the problem 3. Design development: design to be built 4. Implementation : construct 5. Evaluation: evaluate the final product 6. Presentation; in a professional and informative

way

What is `concept’ ? concept n concept [ konsept] ˈ an abstract or general idea inferred

or derived from specific instances His design was a new concept in town-planning.

concept noun idea, view, image, theory, impression, notion,

conception, hypothesis, abstraction, conceptualization

(source : http://www.thefreedictionary.com/concept)

Samples of designed products :

Guess ,

what is the design concept and/or ideas?

Conclusion ?

Thank youFor lending your eyes and ears.