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Generate design solutions

Generate design solutions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADES411
State Code
ODE92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate design solutions in response to a particular design need. The unit applies to those 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.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 stakeholder needs
  • 1.2 Clarify specifications, parameters and constraints of the design challenge in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.3 Articulate essence of the design challenge in a format that meets stakeholder requirements
2 Undertake research to inform the design solution
  • 2.1 Source and evaluate information that may assist in responding to the design challenge
  • 2.2 Determine historical, current and future perspectives and trends that might inform design solutions
  • 2.3 Identify applicable 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 required personnel
  • 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 Examine and integrate ideas generated from research and consultation
  • 4.2 Generate different options and ideas using creative thinking techniques
5 Select a design solution
  • 5.1 Evaluate different options and ideas using developed criteria
  • 5.2 Select a solution based on agreed criteria and in consultation with required personnel
  • 5.3 Adjust and refine proposed design solution based on research, testing and reflection
  • 5.4 Present proposed design solution with applicable supporting documentation according to project requirements
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