Activity 1.1: Identifying Design Steps

Activity 1.1: Identifying Design Steps The process of designing a business solution is a type of problem solving. You regularly apply problem-solving skills at work and in everyday life. This activity provides an opportunity to assess the skills you currently possess as tools that you can apply in this course. In this activity, you will list the steps involved in designing a house. Objectives After completing this activity, you will be able to: ! Demonstrate your current knowledge of the design process. Before You Begin This activity includes both small group tasks and class discussion. Time to complete this activity: 10 minutes followed by a 10 minute discussion. Scenario Your friend has decided to build his dream house and has asked you to coordinate the project. You have agreed to help him with the design of his house, up to the construction phase. 2 Activity 1.1: Identifying Design Steps Exercise 1: Identifying the Steps Involved in Designing a House First, in a small group, you will generate a list of the steps you would take to help your friend design his house. ! Identify the steps involved in designing a house (5 minutes) 1. Participate in small groups assigned by the instructor. 2. Identify at least five steps required in the house’s planning phase, before actual construction can begin. 3. Identify the order in which the steps would occur. Next, identify a spokesperson who can present the group's ideas in a class discussion. Use the space below for brainstorming. Delivery Tip Keep students aware of the amount of activity time remaining so that they can pace themselves. After 10 minutes of small group discussion, have the groups summarize their results. Delivery Tip Point out that although the students must list at least five steps, they may identify more. They should think through the process. Activity 1.1: Identifying Design Steps 3 In the following table, list, in order, the steps involved in designing a custom house. Steps involved in designing a custom house 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK . with the design of his house, up to the construction phase. 2 Activity 1. 1: Identifying Design Steps Exercise 1: Identifying the Steps Involved in Designing. Activity 1. 1: Identifying Design Steps The process of designing a business solution is a type of problem