T1: Project Work - Design Folios

One of the main assessment methods in Design is project work. Projects are generally presented using Design Portfolios (folios). Sometimes Design Concept presentations are enhanced by oral, digital or video sections. The communication method is generally dictated by the type of design solution being presented.

E.g. A concept design for a web site would look better as a digital representation. A video walk or virtual reality model might communicate an interior design better than a diagram.

The PDF linked below shows what elements of the design process need to be present in a design folio. The layout of the folio should be personalised. Use Microsoft Publisher (set to A3 Landscape), to create your folio template.

Example Folio Layout - click on PDF image

Your Folio must include the following:

	Explore (including Analysis)	Describe, analyse and define the problem.
	Design Brief & Design Criteria	State what the design must do and list all of the required aspects or elements.
	Devise ideas	create a range of design ideas (Divergent Thinking).
	Evaluation of designs	compare your designs to the design criteria. Look for Strengths, Limitations and Implications (S.L.I).
	Synthesis	use your evaluation to help you develop the best design/s (Convergent Thinking).
	Final Design Concept	Produce a high quality model or representation.
	Concept Proposal	Present your design concept to your client - images or video.
	Evaluation of Concept	Evaluate your final design against the design criteria and suggest any future developments or modifications that may be needed.