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The Design Process: Generating and Developing Ideas
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which design process stage involves producing rough sketches and written notes to first communicate initial ideas to others?

  1. Modelling and prototype making
  2. Generating initial ideas
  3. Evaluating against the specification
  4. Researching the design brief
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✓ Answer: B — Generating initial ideas
Generating initial ideas is the stage where designers use freehand sketches, notes, and rough drawings to communicate early concepts quickly. Modelling involves making physical representations of more developed ideas. Evaluating against the specification comes after ideas are developed. Researching the brief is the earlier stage of gathering information before ideas are generated.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

A designer uses isometric drawing to present a developed idea. What is the main advantage of isometric drawing over freehand sketching at this stage?

  1. It is quicker to produce than a freehand sketch
  2. It is always produced using computer-aided design software
  3. It shows a three-dimensional view with accurate proportions and measurements
  4. It provides more colour information than other drawing techniques
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✓ Answer: C — It shows a three-dimensional view with accurate proportions and measurements
Isometric drawing presents objects in three dimensions with consistent proportions along three axes at 30°, making dimensions more accurate and easier to interpret than freehand sketches. Freehand sketching is generally quicker to produce. Isometric drawings can be drawn by hand, not only using CAD. Colour is not specific to isometric drawing — any technique can include colour.
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