Design and innovation
How to develop and generate your ideas
In the design process generating initial ideas is crucial. This involves disassembling existing products, brainstorming ideas, user feedback and rough sketches.
Design process: the roles of the client, user, designer and maker
The client, user, designer and maker each play key roles in product development. They collaborate throughout commissioning design manufacture and evaluation stages.
How to analyse a product
When analysing whether a product is fit for purpose it is essential to evaluate it against specific criteria.
What are ergonomics & anthropometrics?
Understanding the relationship between people and products is crucial in design. Considering ergonomics ensures products are comfortable and easy to use.
Form and function
In product design the balance between form and function is crucial. Form refers to the product's shape and appearance while function focuses on how well it works.
