IB Design Cycle Essential Question How can we

IB Design Cycle

Essential Question: How can we tell a story using photos?

INVESTIGATE Identify the problem to be solved § What is the problem? § Why does this problem exist? § How does this problem relate to an area of interaction? § Why is this problem worth solving?

INVESTIGATE Develop the design brief § What do you already know about the problem? § What do you need to investigate? § Create a list of appropriate sources of information. § Evaluate each source of information in terms of how effectively it will help your investigation.

INVESTIGATE Formulate a design specification § What must the solution to your problem accomplish? § List the specific requirements that must be met by your solution. § What tests will you use to evaluate if each of these specific requirements have been met?

DESIGN Design the solution / product § Create a list of possible products that could solve the problem. § List the pros and cons of each of these products in terms of how effectively they meet the specific requirements of your design specification. § Select one solution / product and justify your choice. § Create a series of sketches, plans, outlines, etc. § Select one design and justify your choice.

PLAN Plan the product / solution § Create a specific list of logical steps that you will take in order to create your product. § Create a schedule of deadlines for each step in your project (include estimated lengths of time required to complete each step). § Evaluate your plan and justify any required modifications to your intended product design.

CREATE Create the product / solution § Follow your plan to create your product. § Document each step of your creation process at least on a weekly basis. § Explain how you are using tools, materials, and techniques. § Include pictures / videos of each step in your process § Discuss how you are establishing a safe working environment for yourself and others. § Justify any changes to your original design.

EVALUATE Evaluate the product / solution § Carry out tests to evaluate how your finished product satisfied each of the specific requirements listed in your design specifications. § Based on your results, evaluate the overall impact of the product on both individuals and society. § Explain how the product could have been improved.

EVALUATE Evaluate your use of the design cycle § Evaluate your performance during each stage of the design cycle (include both strengths and weaknesses). § Suggest ways in which your performance could be improved (what would you do differently).