Identification should include
- identifying the need or problem
- defining the criteria/details/specifications
- examining the alternatives
- assessing each alternative
- designing the product
- testing the product
- evaluating the outcome.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- How can the fashion industry expert evaluate the steps in the design process?
- How can creative thinking contribute to the success of the design process?
Communication
- What special communication skills might be necessary to understand the steps in the design process?
- How is nonverbal communication a factor in the steps of the design process?
Leadership
- What leadership skills are necessary to identify needs or problems for the design process?
- How do designers effectively evaluate the outcome of the design process?
Management
- What process might a designer go through to create a specific design?
- What might be the short- and long-term effects of omitting a step in the design process?