Before we start to deal with
design, let’s refresh our memory about what we learned in 1st of
ESO: Design. We know that designers follow some steps
whenever they face the challenge of designing. The engineering design process
is the set of steps that engineers take to go from first, identifying a problem
or need to, at the end, creating and developing a solution. These steps are:
During this process, engineers very often go
back and forth between steps (iteration) as they move toward the solution. In
the following link you can study in more detail all the steps you must follow
in design Engineering Design
Now let’s watch the
videos below that deal with an important concept in design: INNOVATION
a) According to the video, design is
based on information. Therefore, without a big amount of data we can’t do a
good design. What kind of information we should focus on when we face the
activity of designing?
b) What does this sentence mean?: “it’s in the doing that the idea comes”
c) Which is the first and main tool
that an architect uses in design?
d)
By
designing the building “Unité d’Habitation (Marselle)”, Le Corbusier tried to
give a solution about the way people should live. Write at least three solutions proposed by Le Corbusier.
e)
The video
shows the steps that must be followed when a house is designed. Make a list of them.
f) At the end of the video we can see
the final design. Write a short text about the solutions given by the architect.
Activity
2: It’s time
to apply your knowledge about innovation and design. Working in pairs, in this
activity you must look for a household tool you can find in your kitchen,
analyze its design and improve it by innovation. You can
follow the steps below:
1. Choose the object. Attention!! Be
careful with your election. Sophisticated objects may be difficult to be
improved, therefore try to focus your attention on simple items you can find in
your kitchen.
2. Analyze the object paying
attention to its design, functionality and ergonomics. Take some pictures and
explain all the properties you find.
3.
Using research and brainstorm techniques,
develop a new design proposal for your object. You must draw a detailed sketch
so that your proposal can be understood. Don’t forget the measurements,
colors, textures and materials.
4. Write a text explaining how your
new design improves the properties you found in step 2 (design, functionality
and ergonomics).
5. Make a GoogleDocs presentation
with all your work. You are supposed to present your innovation to your
classmates.
