Design Folder

DesignProject/Challenge
Yourresearchquestioniswhatyouaretryingtoanswerthroughyourexperiment

Mytaskistocreateavirtualwebsiteorothertypeofonlineapplicationto
explainmyhobbiesandmylifeinashortpresentationtomyclassmates.

dwq

Name
:JoshuaBerndt
Group
:8A
Date
:8.21.15

Design Cycle

The design cycle model represents the MYP design methodology of how designers develop
products. The process is divided into four stages: inquiring and analysing developing ideas
creatingthesolutionevaluating.

This incremental process allows the designer to go from identifying a design opportunity to the
testing and evaluation of a solution. This process leads to the creation of solutionsthatsolvea
problem.

It is important to note that, while the design cycle includes several successive stages, the
design cycle is an iterative and cyclical process. Solving designproblemsisnotalwaysalinear
process.

SECTION A: Inquiring and analysing

(Assessment Criterion A)

A.1 Explain and justify the need for a solution

Explaininyourownwordsthedesigntaskyouhavebeenasktosolve.Inyourownwords,explain
(describe)theproblemasyouunderstandit.Makeitrealbymentioninghowitaffectstheschool,yourlife
oryourcommunity.Whoistheenduser/target/audience?Whatdoyouneedtoproduceforthisdesign
task?

Thetaskwastocreateavirtualonlineforum,orotherproductthatcanexplainand
demonstrateyourhobbiesandyourpersonallife.Thisprojectwillhelpmypeerslearn
aboutmylifeandwhatIlovetodo.Thenewstudentscanhavebettermore
interestingconversationswithmenowthattheyknowwhatthingwehaveincommon,
andwhatthingsthatIlike.

A.2 Research plan

Stateandprioritizethemainpointsofresearchneededtodevelopasolutiontotheproblem/challenge.
Brainstormdifferentpointsofresearch:
What
information
doyouneedtodevelopasolution?
Whatnew
skills/knowledge
doyouplantoacquire?
What
question(s)doIneedtothinkabout
tohelpmeguidemyinvestigation?

Point of Research

Possible Sources of Information

Priority

VideoMaking

DesperateFun

10/10

Parkour

ParkourGi

9/10

Video Games

DesperateFun

6/10

Photoshot&VideoEditing

PhotoShop

7/10

A.3 Analyse a range of existing products

Looking at similar products is a useful form of research. You can learn quickly about the
different methods and techniques used to solve a problem similar to yourown.This leavesyou
inagoodstartingpointtothinkaboutyourownsolution.

Analysearangeofexistingprototypes&productsthatinspireasolution.Describethemainfeaturesof
existing/similarproductsthatinspiresasolutiontotheproblem.
Analysearangeofcomputer/webapplicationsortechnologyyoucanusetodevelopasolution.
Describethemainfeaturesofanalysedapplications.

Product/App

Description/Features

(Analysed
Product/Application)
1

Website

VIdeos&InteractiveFeatures

Video

Allowsforcommunicationandverbalinteraction

Book

Allowsformostlyvisualinteraction

Audiotape

Onlyallowsfororallistening.Nointeraction.

A.4 Design brief

The
design brief
is the formal starting point of the design, states the expectations and
design problem. In your Design Brief, you will need to
summarize your problem
(what the
problem is) and its
relevance to our community
, your
proposed solution
(how you are
going to solve it) and
why you think it is a good solution
.
You should present this information in your own words and always start the design brief
with I am going to design and make ...... This is followed by a general description of the
type of solution you feel will answer the design problem.
Developacleardesignbriefwhichsummarizestheanalysisofrelevantresearch.
Explainthetaskyouhavetocomplete.
Whoareyoumakingitfor?
Whyisthistaskimportant?
Howdoyouplantocompletethetask?

Mytaskistocreateameansofshowingmyclassmatesandmyteacheralittleaboutmyself
andmydailylife.Iwillbemakingawebsitethatconsistsofvideos,essays,pictures,and
somegames.Thistaskisveryimportantbecauseknowingmoreaboutthepeopleyouare
goingtospendthenextyearwithisgood,andithelpbuildbondsandhelpcreatefriendships.
Iplantocompletethistaskusingmostlyacomputer.Iwillalsoofcourseneedtofilm,butI
plantousemyphoneforthat.TomakethewebsiteIwillbeusingawebbuildingprogramcall
Weebly.Weeblyallowsyoutomakeveryprofessionalandbeautifullookingwebsites.

SECTION B: Developing ideas

(Assessment Criterion B)

B.1 Design specification

A Specification is a
list of key points and/or constraints that designs must take account of.
Thedesignspecificationshouldclearlystatethesuccesscriteriaforthedesignofasolution.

InyourDesignSpecification,youshouldincludealistofspecifications(orcriteria)toguidethecreation
andevaluationofyoursolution/product.
Whataretheessentialanddesirablecharacteristicswhichmyproduct/solutionmustmeet?(size,
duration,dimensions,aesthetics(thelooks),pictures,audio,video,otherdesignelements)
WhichprogramormaterialsshouldIuse?
Whatarethedetaileddescription(colors,fonts,images,etc...)oftheproductorsolution?
Whoismyaudience?
WhatconstraintsdoIneedtothinkabout?

Design Specification

How will you test it?

How will you show success?

WillHaveaFuturisticLook

Iwillshowmyfriendsasask
themifitlookfuturistictothem.

Iwillshowsuccesswhenmy
friendstellmethatitlook
futuristic.

Iwillhavemultiplevideosonthe
website.

Iwillmakesureandcheckthat
Ihaveplacedthevideosthere
beforeIpublish

WhenIseethatIhavevideos
thereIwillpublishandtherefore
showsuccess.

Iwillusetheprogramcalled
weebly.

IwillchecktheURLafterI
WhenIamsurethatItusesthe
publishthevideoandmake
.weebly.comfooter,Iwillhave
surethatithasthe.weebly.com shownsuccess.

Iwillmakesurethatthewebsite
reallydisplaysmytruepassions.

IwillaskmyfriendsIfIhave
showneverythingthereisto
knowaboutme.

Iwillmakesurethatthewebsite
runssmoothinganddoesnotlag.

Icantestthismytestingthe
WhenIseethatthewebsiteis
websitemyself,lookingatthe
runningsmoothlyIwillknowI
analytics,andusingbenchmark havesucceeded.
programstotestthespeedand
quality.

Listofsuccesscriteriaforthe
solution

MymyfriendssaythatIhave
explainedmylifeverywell,thenI
havesucceeded.

B.2 Feasible design ideas

Develop and present a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and

annotation, which can be interpreted by others. You can develop each design idea with a
differentapplication,differenttemplate,differentstructure,differentdesignconcept,etc.

Explain/sketchindetailmultiplewaysofcreatingyourproject/product/design.(morethanoneidea).
Annotatetheusedtoolandexplainthedesignidea.

1. IcanuseWeeblytocreatemywebsiteusingjustmycomputerandtheinternet.
2. Icanusewebsitetonighttocreatealowerqualitybutverycheapwebsiteusingjust
mycomputer.
3. Icancreateaposterboardshowingimagesofmylifestyle,butitwouldlackthe
videos.
4. Icancreateasmallbook,butthatwouldlackbothimagesandvideos.

B.3 Present the chosen design

From the previous feasible design ideas present the chosen design and justify the reasons for
itsselection.
Chosen Design
Annotatethechosendesignandjustifyyourchoiceoffinaldesign.
Whichdesignhaveyouchosentouseforthisproject?
Whydidyouchoosethisdesign?Justifyyourdecision.
Whattools/applicationwillyouusetomakeupthechosendesignandwhy?
Whyarethesetools/applicationsordesignsbetterthanothersyouhavetriedorconsideredforthe
project?

IhavedecidedtogowithWeebly.Weeblyprovidesfreewebsiteanddomainsandoffersa
widearrayoffeatures.IfeelthisisthebestbecauseitcandoeverythingIwouldliketoshow
inmypresentation.Itisalsofreewhichmeanstocosttowardsme.Itisalsothemost
beautifulwaytopresentthistypeofassignment.Itisalsothemoredifficultway,butcanhelp
melearnandimproveinwebdesign.

B.4 Planning drawing/diagram

Develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams (you can also create a storyboard
for this section, when applicable) and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen
solution.
Storyboard/Sketch
Explain/sketchindetailthewayofcreatingyourproject/product/design.
Eitherdrawyourdesigndirectlyonthisdocument(expandingitasnecessary)oruseothertoolssuch
asStoryboardThat,Sketchpad,GIMP,GoogleDrawingtocreateyourdrawings/diagrams.

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SECTION C: Creating the solution

(Assessment Criterion C)

C.1 Construct a logical plan

One of the key skills in design is the ability to plan and to use time and resources effectively.
You should construct a logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources,
sufficientforpeerstobeabletofollowtocreatethesolution.

Think of it as an instruction manual for creating your product/solution. Account for resources
youwilluse,includingatimelineforthecompletionofeachtask.
Plan

Developaplanforhowyouwillgoaboutcreatingthefinalproductfromthedesignyouhavechosen.
Listthestepsyouwillneedtocompletethetask(thisshouldbedoneindetailandincludeequipment
andtechniques/softwaretobeused).

Step #

Description of the Step

Time Needed

Resources/Material Needed

C.2 Demonstrate technical skills

Create your project by following your plan and demonstrateyourexcellenttechnicalskillswhen
making the solution. Remember to modify your plan (steps and sketches) if you make any
changestoyourplan.

**Youdontneedtoaddanyinformationinthissection**

C.3 Follow the plan to make the solution

Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended. Create a timeline, Gantt
Chartorcalendartoshowmilestonesandprogress.
Plan

Copyandpastestepsanddescriptionfromyourlogicalplan.
Registerthedateyouhavecompletedeachstepandthetimeusedtocompleteit.

Step #

Description of the Step

Time Used

Date Completed

C.4 Justify changes made to the design

List, explain and fully justify changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the
solution.
Explainchangestotheoriginaldesign:

Whataresomeofthedifficultiesyoufaceincreatingyourproduct?
Haveyoumadeanychangessinceyourdesign?Ifso,whatandwhy?
Describeyourstrengthsincreatingyourproduct.
Whathaveyoulearned?

C.5 Final product/solution

Submitandpresentyourfinalproduct/solutionasawhole,either:
a. inelectronicform,or
b. throughphotographsofthesolutionfromdifferentangles,showingdetails.
Final Product
IncludeascreenshotofthevideoyoucreatedandtheURLtoaccesstheoriginaltimeline.
Includeascreenshotofyourfinalproduct.
Submityourfinalproductforevaluation(URLorfile).

SECTION D: Evaluating
(Assessment Criterion D)

D.1 Design testing methods

Describe detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate accurate data, to measure the
successofthesolution.

How can you test your product?

Explainhowyoucanmeasurethesuccessofthesolutionanddesignappropriatetestingmethods,if
applicable.
ApplythetestyoudevisedintheInvestigation(SectionB.1)toseehowsuccessfulyour
solution/productis.
Interviewyourclientsanddeterminetheirsatisfaction.
Deviseandcarryoutanyotherteststhewillhelpyoutojudgethesuccessofyour
product/solution.

D.2 Evaluate the success of the solution

Have you solved the problem? Critically evaluate the success of your solution against the
designspecification.

Youshouldalsoreflectonyourprocessinusingthedesigncycletosolvetheproblem.

Product Evaluation

Didyourproductmeetthedesignspecifications?Ifnot,justifyyouranswer.
Doyouthinkyourfinalproductwasgoodquality?Pleaseexplain.
Whatwouldyoudodifferentlynexttime?
Whatfeedbackdidyoureceiveonyourproduct?Fromwhom?
Howdidthisproductimpactyou,othersortheenvironment?Pleaseexplainindetails.

Process Evaluation
Please
evaluateYOURperformance
ateachstageofthedesigncycle(pleasegobackandreviewthis
document):
A.Inquiringandanalysing
B.Developingideas
C.Creatingthesolution
D.Evaluating

D.3 Explain how the solution could be improved

Lookingatthedesign,explainhowthesolutiontotheproblemcanbeimproved.

Whatotheraspectsofthedesignspecificationsorthetestofdesignspecificationscouldbeimproved?

D.4 Explain the impact of the solution on the client/target

audience
Whatarethepossibleeffectsofyoursolutiononyourchosenmarket/targetaudience?

Whatdoyouthinktheimpactwouldbe?
Couldyourproductbeintroducedintothewidercommunity?
Willyourproducthaveanimpactonthelife/environment/society?

Self Assessment Rubric

Stageof
DesignCycle

WhatIdidwell

WhatIneededtochange/improve

Inquiringand
Analysing

Developing
Ideas

Creatingthe
Solutions

Evaluating

Unit Reflection

Whatdidyoulearnfromthisunit?:

Whatareasdoyouneedtoimprove?:

Howcanyouchangethisforthenextunit?:

End of Report