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Patty Kirby » I have an Idea...what do I do now?

I have an Idea...what do I do now?

The Project Process

  • Define the Problem
    • What are you trying to make or solve or create? You can't start until you know what you are interested in.
  • Gather information
    • Do research, talk to people, watch videos to find out more about your project.
  • Brainstorm and evaluate ideas
    • Create a list ideas that you can use to start. Evaluate that list for the ideas that you think will be the most successful.
  • Build a model or prototype
    • Start building or creating or coding or whatever you need to get your project complete.
  • Test your model or prototype
    • Start trials. What worked? What didn't? What would you change to make it better? Present your project to someone else for some constructive feedback.
  • Make changes to your design/project
    • Get back to work and make the changes you think will help make your project better.

  • Keep testing...and continue to make changes until you are satisfied with the result.
 
 
Diagram of the design process showing six steps