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Guess the Gadget
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Guess the Gadget
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INSPIRATION
The
Design
Process
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
BRAINSTORM
DESIGN
REDESIGN
PROTOTYPE
EVALUATE
CREATE
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Design Process Example
Expand on phrase and
background information
through word association,
thesaurus, or other research.
Creating a Visual Map:
What Information to Include
Expand on phrase and
background information
through word association,
thesaurus, or other research.
Inspiration Phrase
Include 6-8 new words or
phrases derived from research.
Include 6-8 new words or
phrases derived from research.
Background information paragraph
about the phrase gathered from reliable
print or online resources. Make sure to
include the interpretation of the phrase,
the origin of the phrase and how it may
have evolved through the years.
Include 6-8 new words or
phrases derived from research.
Include 6-8 new words or
phrases derived from research.
Include 6-8 new words or
phrases derived from research.
Include 6-8 new words or
phrases derived from research.
Summary paragraph detailing how the inspiration, background information,
and word association will influence your design of a new idea or product.
Think about how you will express these ideas visually through the
Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
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Design Process Example
Visual Map
Step 1
Carpe Diem
The Latin phrase carpe diem originates
from a poem by Horace. Today it is
popularly translated as “seize the day”.
The literal translation of carpe means
“to pick, pluck, pluck off, cull, crop, or
gather”. The poet Ovid, however, used
the phrase in the context “to enjoy,
seize, use, make use of”.
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Design Process Example
Visual Map
Step 2
live for today
take advantage of
opportunity
Carpe Diem
stop and smell the
roses
have no concern for
the future
The Latin phrase carpe diem originates
from a poem by Horace. Today it is
popularly translated as “seize the day”.
The literal translation of carpe means
“to pick, pluck, pluck off, cull, crop, or
gather”. The poet Ovid, however, used
the phrase in the context “to enjoy,
seize, use, make use of”.
to take possession of
by force or at will
seize the day
enjoy the pleasures of
the moment
life is short
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Design Process Example
Visual Map
Step 3
live for today
take advantage of
opportunity
Carpe Diem
stop and smell the
roses
have no concern for
the future
The Latin phrase carpe diem originates
from a poem by Horace. Today it is
popularly translated as “seize the day”.
The literal translation of carpe means
“to pick, pluck, pluck off, cull, crop, or
gather”. The poet Ovid, however, used
the phrase in the context “to enjoy,
seize, use, make use of”.
to take possession of
by force or at will
seize the day
enjoy the pleasures of
the moment
life is short
Carpe diem has influenced and motivated people through the centuries to not worry about
tomorrow but to take chances today. I can visually communicate the idea of “seizing the
day” by taking chances with unorthodox color combinations and by challenging common
conceptions about proportion and scale.
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