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Design innovative products

Design innovative products

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADES601
State Code
AWJ41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop innovative products and creative works that are ‘market-ready’ at a professional level.It applies to individuals who conceive and develop innovative products across all areas of creative practice. Work may be physical, virtual or conceptual and could be artistic or functional.The work is carried out independently or as part of a creative team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define design challenge
  • 1.1. Conceptualise a design innovation and determine potential target market
  • 1.2. Investigate and clarify purpose, medium, technical requirements, costs and timeframes for product
  • 1.3 Confirm that industry standards, intellectual property and other relevant legal requirements are met
  • 1.4 Articulate concept using appropriate representation formats
2. Generate ideas and responses to design challenge
  • 2.1 Undertake research and consultation to inform design solution
  • 2.2 Use range of creative thinking techniques to generate different options and ideas
  • 2.3 Apply relevant principles of functionality, ergonomics, aesthetics and sustainability to development of different options
  • 2.4 Develop and use range of criteria to evaluate different options and ideas
  • 2.5 Select preferred solution against agreed criteria and in consultation with relevant stakeholders
3. Implement and monitor realisation of design
  • 3.1 Develop plan and schedule to achieve realisation of design, including key roles and responsibilities linked to timelines and budget
  • 3.2 Experiment with range of techniques and processes to test and refine design solution
  • 3.3 Organise and allocate resources to achieve realisation of design within required standards, timelines and budget
  • 3.4 Liaise with others involved in design realisation to ensure obligations and quality standards are met within time, budget and technical resources
  • 3.5 Monitor processes and take action to resolve any identified problems
4. Complete design process
  • 4.1 Finalise design outcomes, and present and promote to relevant people
  • 4.2 Seek feedback on finished design and make final adjustments as necessary
  • 4.3 Evaluate completed product and realisation processes to inform future development work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7640 CUVDES601B Design innovative products Unit of competency