D2.0 Concept Development

Introduction

Rarely does the first solution idea develop into a superior final solution. The best solutions often result after generating a large number of design ideas and then using the design specification to systematically select several of the most promising design ideas for further investigation.

In order to evaluate the relative merit of alternate ideas, each design concept must be developed to a point at which its characteristics can be compared to the characteristics of other ideas and existing products. In order to communicate the features and function of a design idea, designers commonly create a product concept document that includes a visual representation of the idea (such as a sketch or 3D model) and a written description.

In this activity your team will select several promising ideas that resulted from your brainstorming efforts. You will then further develop each of the selected ideas and document each product concept.