Understanding Design Intent: Top Tips To Get Better Results
Can we apply the principles of Design Intent to build a better Mouse Trap?
The aim of the Design Intent process is to Get it right – Every time. It may be a product design or process methodology, however the basic principles are the same – Actions and Activities don’t just happen – They Need To Be Made To Happen. Always keep that thought front and center.
In order to Get them right – Every time – there needs to be a very clear Design Intent and focus.
Whilst most progressive companies encourage their creative people to “think outside of the square”
There also a needs to be a very clear strategy and standardized guidelines.
Design Intent Application
The standardized application of Technical Procedures, Methodologies and Process is paramount. It follows that having proven strategic guidelines will provide a much greater chance of a successful outcome.
There is a well known saying that a camel is the result of a horse being designed by a committee – without clear Design Intent
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Producing a spaceship and all of the ancillary functions needs a very clear Design Intent
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Design Intent Conclusion
The word Design can have several meanings. However in the context of this article – it is a clear and unambiguous entity which may be an object or process or procedure or methodology etc. The word Intent is the expected end result of an action. Therefore when the two come together they set a clear and unambiguous target.
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