The design process

A common way to split up the design process is:

 

 

Idea phase

Generating wild ideas, emphasis on creativity, brainstorm. Exploring unsuspected possibilities

 

Concept phase

Translating ideas into designs, filtering on practicality. Resulting in a few possible designs. Sketchy.

 

Design phase

Working out the chosen direction. Resulting in a very tangible product design

 

Engineering phase

Complete and accurate detailing of the entire design. Solving any and all technical and production issues.

 

Pre-production phase

Testing all the production equipment. Sorting out any issues that may arise.