Saturday, 30 October 2010

Design Methods

The more recent design methods include:
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Prototyping
  • Open Sourcing
  • Market Research

-Prototyping
Prototyping is a process of creating part of, or dummy of a product, to test and demonstrate it's strengths and weaknesses. The prototype can be used to test it's functionality, and to see if any more developments or redesigns are needed before the product is released.

Strengths: It can reduce development time. Saves money, only creating one. Helps the users understand how to use the product better. Can be used to see if it relates to the purchaser's requirements.
Weaknesses: If the prototype has a flaw, then they have to make another. It can cost too much to make.

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