Design

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/design

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key design methodologies?Design Thinking, Lean UX, Service Design, Universal Design
2. What is the emerging design technologies?Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
3. Why do designers care about how people use things?Designers want to solve problems and make sure the things they create help people feel happy and safe. They look at how people act and what they need.
4. How has design changed from the past to today?Long ago, design was about making tools to survive, then it grew into art and buildings. Today, designers use computers and new ideas to make products that are useful, beautiful, and good for the planet.

Human-Centered Design: A design philosophy that prioritizes the needs and experiences of the end-user throughout the process.
Iterative Process: A method of development that involves repeating cycles of design, testing, and refinement.
Sustainable Design: Creating products and services that minimize environmental impact and promote ecological balance.