IB Design Cycle

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IB Design Cycle
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Essential Question

• How can we tell a story using photos?

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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?

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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.

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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
  the these specific requirements have been met?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).