3.3.4 Design strategies GapFill

The design process is a complex and involved one. There are several design strategies that can be used to generate ideas and to avoid design  developmentideassystemsfixation. This concept helps designers try to avoid sticking to and working on  someone else'sweakpoorpreconceived ideas.  CollaborationMind mapsDesign fixationA systems approach is a strategy that allows designers to draw upon the specialist knowledge and experience of others. However, a strategy that focuses on the needs of the client or user and involves them throughout the process is known as  mind mappingiterative designuser-centred designdesign fixation. A method used by those who design electronic products is  sketch designcollaborationsystems designdesign fixation, which makes use of feedback loops when testing.  Flow chart designCollaborationDesign fixationIterative design, on the other hand, is a process which adopts a cyclical approach with a continuous process of designing, developing, testing and evaluating.  testingbuildingdestructive testingModelling is a great way to be able to convey design ideas before moving on to making products for real.