2.4 Problem Solving Processes

Industrial Design

A General Definition:

Industrial design is concerned with the design and planning of “Aesthetics” and “Human Factors”

in man-made facilities and equipment.

Industrial designers work in cooperation with marketers and engineers who are responsible for the promotional delivery and technical factors of a product or system.

Industrial design lies in the human aspects and technical aesthetics of products or system.

There is a focus on how people need to live, and consequently in the development of concepts,

which will enhance the quality of life.

Industrial design is concerned primarily with the aesthetic and practical relation of artifacts

to those who use them in the context of humanizing technology.

There are many design processes that industrial designers can use to solve design problems.

Here are three design problem solving processes.

2.4.1 Creative Process

2.4.2 Psychological Process

Preparation Phase

In the preparation phase we must understand and evaluate the problem situation.

Good motivation is very important in the preparation phase.

Three basic steps in the preparation phase:

State the problem situation in operational terms very clearly.
(Must be understandable and useable)
Decide on objectives.
(You must have an overall picture)
Realize and formulate a mental picture of the objectives.
(You must have an overall picture)

The Preparation Phase is A Collection of Possibilities.

Incubation Phase

This where your unconscious mind is working.

The mind has to be loaded with possibilities.

This is sometimes called the period of frustration.

You should have an open mind. Get rid of old beliefs so you are able to receive new solutions.

Insight Phase

The AHA experience. Insight might come from any of our senses.

There are often blocks to insight.

2.4.3 Methodical Process

Circular Design Process, Walter Schaer, PhD.

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