Unit of competency Outline
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Generate design solutions
Generate design solutions
Unit of competency
National Code
CUADES411
CUADES411
State Code
ODE92
ODE92
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUJ94 | BSBDES401 | Generate design solutions | Unit of competency |