2. Presenting a Range of Feasible Design Ideas with Annotations
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Feasibility: The Reality Check * **Chunk Text:** Feasible means the design can realistically be made with the available materials, tools, and time. * **Detailed Explanation:** It is easy to design a "flying car," but if you don't have the technology or budget, it isn't a feasible design idea. In this stage, you must balance your creativity with the practical limits of your workshop and budget. * **Real-Life Example or Analogy:** Itβs like a chef creating a menu. They might dream of serving a rare fruit from the Amazon, but if they can't get it delivered to their kitchen fresh every morning, it's not a feasible dish for the restaurant.
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Feasible means the design can realistically be made with the available materials, tools, and time.
* Detailed Explanation: It is easy to design a "flying car," but if you don't have the technology or budget, it isn't a feasible design idea. In this stage, you must balance your creativity with the practical limits of your workshop and budget.
* Real-Life Example or Analogy: Itβs like a chef creating a menu. They might dream of serving a rare fruit from the Amazon, but if they can't get it delivered to their kitchen fresh every morning, it's not a feasible dish for the restaurant.
Detailed Explanation
It is easy to design a "flying car," but if you don't have the technology or budget, it isn't a feasible design idea. In this stage, you must balance your creativity with the practical limits of your workshop and budget.
* Real-Life Example or Analogy: Itβs like a chef creating a menu. They might dream of serving a rare fruit from the Amazon, but if they can't get it delivered to their kitchen fresh every morning, it's not a feasible dish for the restaurant.
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Itβs like a chef creating a menu. They might dream of serving a rare fruit from the Amazon, but if they can't get it delivered to their kitchen fresh every morning, it's not a feasible dish for the restaurant.
The Power of Annotation * **Chunk Text:** Annotation is more than just naming a part; it is about providing the "Why." * **Detailed Explanation:** Think of an annotation as a conversation between you and the person looking at your work. Since you won't always be there to explain your sketches, the notes must do the talking for you, justifying every curve, material, and button. * **Real-Life Example or Analogy:** Imagine looking at a map. A label says "The Woods." An annotation says "The Woods: Caution, frequent mud and steep inclines." The annotation gives you the context you need to make a decision. --
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Annotation is more than just naming a part; it is about providing the "Why."
* Detailed Explanation: Think of an annotation as a conversation between you and the person looking at your work. Since you won't always be there to explain your sketches, the notes must do the talking for you, justifying every curve, material, and button.
* Real-Life Example or Analogy: Imagine looking at a map. A label says "The Woods." An annotation says "The Woods: Caution, frequent mud and steep inclines." The annotation gives you the context you need to make a decision.
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Detailed Explanation
Think of an annotation as a conversation between you and the person looking at your work. Since you won't always be there to explain your sketches, the notes must do the talking for you, justifying every curve, material, and button.
* Real-Life Example or Analogy: Imagine looking at a map. A label says "The Woods." An annotation says "The Woods: Caution, frequent mud and steep inclines." The annotation gives you the context you need to make a decision.
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Imagine looking at a map. A label says "The Woods." An annotation says "The Woods: Caution, frequent mud and steep inclines." The annotation gives you the context you need to make a decision.
Key Concepts
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Divergent Thinking: Generating a wide variety of different ideas before narrowing them down.
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Justification: Using your previous research to prove why a design feature is necessary.
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Visual Literacy: The ability to interpret and create visual messages (sketches and notes) effectively.
Examples & Applications
Example 1: A sketch of a water bottle with an annotation: "Tapered waist allows for a secure grip for users with smaller hands (Ergonomics)."
Example 2: A packaging concept with a note: "Mono-material cardboard construction ensures 100% recyclability in curbside bins (Sustainability)."
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S.A.F.E.
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Make sure it can actually be built.
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Don't settle for the first idea.
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Glossary
- Ergonomics
The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, specifically how products fit the human body.
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