Design Exercise

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Design a Product That Solves a Real-World Problem Imagine a world where people struggle to find innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Your task is to design a product that addresses a specific problem and makes a tangible impact on people's lives. **Problem Statement** Choose a real-world issue that you're passionate about solving. It could be anything from making transportation more efficient, to creating a tool for mental wellness, or even developing a sustainable solution for food waste. Once you've identified your problem, write a clear and concise description of it. **Design Requirements** Your product must meet the following criteria: 1. **Functionality**: Your design should have a clear purpose and be able to perform its intended function. 2. **Usability**: The product should be easy to use and understand, with an intuitive interface that minimizes user error. 3. **Aesthetics**: The design should be visually appealing and well-designed, taking into account factors such as color palette, typography, and layout. 4. **Sustainability**: Your product should have a minimal environmental impact and be designed for recyclability or reuse. **Design Process** Once you've defined your problem and requirements, it's time to start designing. This is where your creativity shines! 1. **Research**: Conduct thorough research on the problem you're trying to solve. Talk to experts, read relevant literature, and gather data to inform your design decisions. 2. **Brainstorming**: Come up with as many ideas as possible for solving the problem. Don't worry too much about feasibility at this stage – just focus on generating a wide range of possibilities. 3. **Prototyping**: Create prototypes of your designs to test their functionality and usability. This will help you refine your design and identify any potential issues. 4. **Testing**: Put your product through rigorous testing to ensure it meets all the requirements and is ready for launch. **Presentation** Once you've completed your design, prepare a presentation that showcases your work. Be sure to include: 1. A clear problem statement 2. Your design concept, including sketches or prototypes 3. A detailed explanation of how your product solves the problem 4. Any relevant data or research that supports your design decisions **Submission** Submit your design exercise as a written report, including all the above components. Make sure to proofread carefully and include any necessary visuals or appendices. **Grading Criteria** Your design exercise will be graded based on the following criteria: 1. **Problem Statement**: Clarity and relevance of the problem statement (20 points) 2. **Design Concept**: Originality, feasibility, and usability of the design concept (30 points) 3. **Presentation**: Effectiveness of the presentation in communicating the design solution (20 points) 4. **Testing and Feedback**: Quality of testing and feedback provided to support the design decisions (30 points) **Timeline** The design exercise is due on [Insert Date]. Make sure to submit your work on time, as late submissions will not be accepted. Good luck!