" If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail" (Benjamin Franklin) Managing your design project and implementation from start to finish is certainly not easy and can be a daunting task, but failure to do so may result in an unsuccessful end-product that does not meet the design brief, hence the desired outcome is not achieved. Arguably, the most difficult part of any project is coming up with a concrete solution idea that is consistent with the design brief. Following the five-step design process, which we were introduced to in week 2 is a "Flexible and adaptable tool...to collaboratively generate ideas" (Stephanie & Jeff, 2014). The five steps of the design process are depicted in figure 1 below. My group and I utilised the design process for our group assignment which involved creating a digital product for children aged 7-11 years old. Following the "user-centred design process" (Margaret, 2014) was very useful as it directed our research, allowing us to collect the most appropriate and necessary information we need, consequently enabling us to come up with a well thought out and solid idea, that satisfied the design brief. So whilst it may be time consuming, if done properly, it can be beneficial. One thing that was clear was that the process should be ongoing, meaning we should monitor our progress frequently. By doing so, we could continually improve our existing ideas and ensure we are working productively and efficiently to create the pitch on time. Through proactively managing the project and being in control will help to move the project effectively along towards completion. (Gary, 2015) We were also introduced to several collaboration tools which would be useful to assist in managing the design project and implementation. Examples include: Popplet, Gantt charts and value mapping. These resources enabled us to communicate effectively, stay organised and monitor the various stages of our project. The knowledge gained from week 2 is useful to my career as a teacher but also in my everyday life. The design process can be used in any situation where I need to develop an innovative idea, whether that be for school purposes or other. - Pascale Resources: A quote by Benjamin Franklin, (2017). Goodreads. Retrieved 29 August 2017, from https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/460142-if-you-fail-to-plan-you-are-planning-to-fail Hagan, M. (2014). Developing a New Product or Service. Retrieved 1 August 2017, from http://www.legaltechdesign.com/LegalDesignToolbox/develop-a-new-project/ McConnell, S. & Lambert, J. (2014). The design process. Retrieved 25 August 2017, from http://changeyourschool.com.au/tools-for-innovation/the-design-process/ Straw, G. (2015). Understanding project management, Managing to completion, London, Kogan Page. Figure 1, Design process. Image obtained from Legal Design Toolbox. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.legaltechdesign.com/LegalDesignToolbox/develop-a-new-project/ "8 Reasons of a Project Fail and Success." YouTube, YouTube, 31 Oct. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIJjaEfe_tE.
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