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Guiding Question
How do designers approach problem-solving?
Linking Questions
What ergonomic considerations are important to be able to engage successfully with the design process? (A1.1)
How do design technology students ensure they engage with user-centred research methods? (A2.1)
To what extent are the goals of the design process aligned with the goals of a user-centred design (UCD) process? (B1.1)
To what extent does the model, test, refine cycle require full engagement with modelling and prototyping at several levels of fidelity? (B2.2)
Which aspects of the design process require engagement with material selection? (B3.1)
How do the requirements of the design process ensure students are addressing the responsibility of the designer? (C1.1)
Why is product analysis and evaluation important in the design process? (C3.1)
To what extent does the design process require the exploration of design for manufacture strategies? (C4.1)