Methodology… This is a set of working methods that designers use to design a product. Different processes can be used: linear, cyclical, and branching. I don’t see how a linear process can be used very often. It has no deviations or possible changes to problems. If you only have one set path to go, there are so many things that could wrong, and only one option for the customer to choose from. I could see companies and designers using a multiple cyclical process, and also more commonly using the branching technique. There are five design processes: Problem Definition and Constraints which is what type of product the client needs, goals, time it must be finished by, money the client is paying for the job, and the target audience. Next is Research. This is where you study your client, the people who are going to be using the product, the code and legal search, and benchmarking. This step is crucial to get all the correct info of what the product is all about before the brainstorming happens. The third step is the most important when it comes to designers. It is divided into four subcategories. A product is developed, refined, and then presented to the client for their feedback and then the final product is decided. This is where you would think the actual designers would be the most engaged. After this happens the product goes into mass production and is evaluated. The designer will now know if he/she pleased the clients and in some cases if the designer can keep their job.
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