Unit of competency Outline
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Generate design solutions
Generate design solutions
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBDES401
BSBDES401
State Code
AUJ94
AUJ94
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate design solutions in response to a particular design need.It applies to individuals who generate concepts and solutions in response to a design challenge in any industry context. The starting point may be an open or closed brief; a spontaneous idea; modification of an existing product, service, process or system; or a point in an ongoing design process.This unit builds on BSBDES201 Follow a design process, and places greater focus on research, concept generation and collaboration with others as key aspects of the design process.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define the design challenge
- 1.1 Determine and evaluate user/client needs
- 1.2 Clarify specifications, parameters and constraints of the design challenge in consultation with relevant stakeholders
- 1.3 Articulate essence of the design challenge in an appropriate format
2 Undertake research to inform the design solution
- 2.1 Source, evaluate and acknowledge information that may assist in responding to the design challenge
- 2.2 Consider historical, current and future perspectives and trends that might inform design solutions
- 2.3 Consider relevant social, economic, environmental, ethical and cultural issues that may impact design solutions
- 2.4 Analyse, distil and collate information to inform the development of the design solution
3 Communicate and collaborate with others
- 3.1 Establish and develop working relationships with key stakeholders
- 3.2 Seek and integrate input and ideas from others during design process
- 3.3 Inform key stakeholders about progress of the design and related implications
- 3.4 Negotiate and agree on any changed requirements or modifications
4 Generate ideas and responses to the design challenge
- 4.1 Reflect on and integrate ideas generated from research and consultation
- 4.2 Use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate different options and ideas
- 4.3 Apply relevant principles of functionality, ergonomics, aesthetics and sustainability to development of different options
5 Select a design solution
- 5.1 Develop and use a range of criteria to evaluate different options and ideas
- 5.2 Select a preferred solution based on agreed criteria and in consultation with relevant key stakeholders
- 5.3 Adjust and refine proposed design solution based on research, testing and reflection
- 5.4 Present proposed design solution with appropriate supporting documentation according to project requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0664 | BSBDES401A | Generate design solutions | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODE92 | CUADES411 | Generate design solutions | Unit of competency |