Introduction
Within the discourse of design, it can be said that there exists a significant difference between what is referred to as the problem-as-given and the problem-as-design-goal. The latter delineates the designer’s personal ‘problematization’ of the design brief that has been given, in a manner that informs both the design activity and the final outcome, in ways that are not dictated by the brief itself. A further argument can be made that this tendency of problematizing of the design brief supports the claim that design is more than a simple problem solving activity, and that it is almost inevitable that the designer adds significant personal input into their design. Therefore, it should be recognized that the final outcome of a design problem will inexorably go beyond the initial brief (i.e. problem-as-given), and the individual designer determines the extent to which this occurs. This essay will therefore explore the issues that put emphasis on design as a personally-conditioned process whereby the solution that is developed will more often expectedly go beyond the criteria and expectations of the initial problem-as-given.
Design: Beyond problem solving
Although it is widely accepted that the act of designing involves a significant amount of problem solving activity, it should be acknowledged that the role of the designer goes well beyond that of merely applying his or her own skills and knowledge to the design problem. The ‘problem solving’ paradigm, which was introduced in the 1960’s, has successfully made a great impact on the world, as it enabled the ‘systemization of existing design process models, tools, methods and techniques, and helped to link them to models of problem solving in fields outside of design’ (Do...
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...nclusive throughout this essay, is that the individual designer’s tendency to ‘problematize’ the problem-as-given has caused for the focus of the design activity to be informed in such a way that is not necessarily delineated by the initial design brief, therefore generating a developmental process of designing that exceeds the simple task of solving the problem presented. Through this process, the designer adds significant personal input, and in doing so, develops an additional set of standards determined by what they believe are crucial determinants to the success of the design. Therefore it can be concluded that the act of designing involves great commitment on the behalf of the designer, in order to develop a solution that not only fulfills the initial needs, but shows the personal codifications of the designer’s ‘designerliness’ imbedded into the final outcome.
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The development of design in the trend of globalization is urging designer performing their works in the more standard and professional processes, but the variety of inspirations in the design world still playing their crucial roles. The globalization of design has created a more complicated situation for both domestic and international designer. The application of international design thinking also could help designer to trim their design method and design thinking to approach the more intricate market, to conquer the gaps of different cognizes that effected by different cultures or even the human nature.
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simple design overwhelmed him. He conceived of a project to bring its eternal beauty to life. The
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Design has established itself as core elements in societies helping countless communities build infrastructure, invent new ways to better living conditions and create design desirable for consumption hence bettering the economy. Though this is a positive, most designers of the 21st century use their skills and their designs alike for those who can afford it; designing for what’s in fact the minority, 10% of the world’s population. The reason why developmental aid and design for development is essential to improving standards of living for those who live in developing countries, but to also bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Ilse Oosterlaken (2009, p.100) equates most designs for development that use a `participatory' process as having a limited, user-centred approach; and suggests instead a more universal design approach, which she calls ‘capability sensitive design’. This essay will illustrate designs that have contributed to developmental design through capability sensitive design approach, considering sustainable design that are not only better the environment, community health and social welfare but the country’s economic standing. Through evaluating each example’s potential for real, sufficient, diverse and lasting value for the targeted users we can determine each design’s efficiency.
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In the analysis phase, the designer will determine and define the instructional problem to be solved and
Solving problems is a particular art, like swimming, or skiing, or playing the piano: you can learn it only by imitation and practice…if you wish to learn swimming you have to go in the water, and if you wish to become a problem solver you have to solve problems. -Mathematical Discovery
This article review forms part of a report, the intention of this literature is to review five articles namely; “Socially Responsive design: Thinking beyond the triple bottom line to socially responsive and sustainable product design” by Gavin Melles, Ian de Vere & Vanja Misic, published in 2011, CoDesign, Vol. 7, No. 2-4, “A “Social Model” of Design: Issues of Practice and Research” By Victor Margolin and Sylvia Margolin, published in 2002, MIT Press, Vol. 18, No.4, “Rethinking Design Policy in the Third World” by Sulfikar Amir, published in 2004, MIT Press, Vol. 20, No. 4, “Design for Children’s Behaviours in Daycare Playgrounds” By Nathan H. Perkins and George Antoniuk, published in 1999, Alexandrine Press, Vol. 25, No. 1, lastly “The Politics of the Artificial” By Victor Margolin, Published in 1995, MIT Press, Vol. 28, No. 5. By reviewing these articles this paper will expose the social responsibilities of a ‘product’ designer, by looking into the history and context of social design. This paper will further bring forth the “ideal” characteristics of a socially responsible ‘product’ designer, and look into participatory design as a methodology for the socially responsible design process.
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Design has major impact with concerns to environmental qualities. This field is a direct study of the relationship between behaviouristic actions of its inhabitants. Designers constantly interact with people and communicate to solve the needs of their clients regardless of large or small scale projects. Analysis is key in combining creativity with managerial design solutions. These outside-of-the-box designers have the ability to create beautiful, safe and functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces using common factors, designing for communities as well as,
Problem-solving help the students to create their own representation or illustration (De Corte, Vrerschaffel, De Win 1985; Hegarty, Mayer, Monk, 1995; Pape, 2003) based on how they interpret or understand the given problem (Pape, 2003; Van der Schoot, Bakker Arkema, Horsley, Van Lieshout, 2009). Problem-solving also tests their critical thinking skills on how they look for another strategy or ways to solve the problem easier. Problem-solving helps the problem solver to develop characteristics of a good problem solver which includes open-mindedness, optimistic, persistent, not afraid to commit mistakes and systematic person since he is following a certain step in solving the
However, design thinking is present in each stage of journey from the brief until the finished work. Furthermore, different solutions can also be produced for any given brief and these can differ widely in the levels of creativity,