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Characteristics of A Good Designer

The document outlines characteristics that good designers possess including problem solving skills, innovation through failure and testing, observing trends, considering ethical issues, thinking creatively, and collaborating effectively. It also discusses aims of design technology education including developing curiosity, exploring concepts critically and creatively, expressing ideas confidently, and considering social and environmental impacts.

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Characteristics of A Good Designer

The document outlines characteristics that good designers possess including problem solving skills, innovation through failure and testing, observing trends, considering ethical issues, thinking creatively, and collaborating effectively. It also discusses aims of design technology education including developing curiosity, exploring concepts critically and creatively, expressing ideas confidently, and considering social and environmental impacts.

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Characteristics of a good

designer
The following characteristics frame a profile of both professional and aspiring designers. They reflect
the desirable abilities, skill sets and mindset of all designers.

Designers can/are able to:

1 Problem solve/troubleshoot in any context or situation, across a variety of design disciplines

2 Realize innovative products, services, systems and technologies by learning through failure, extensive
trialing, constant evaluation and redevelopment, perseverance and determination

3 Seek, establish and verify broad concepts and general principles that underlie design methodology
Nature of design 8 Design technology guide

4 Conduct thorough research, synthesize evidence and apply the findings to the development of
innovative products, services, systems and technologies

5 Carefully observe human interactions and situations, identify and monitor short- and long-term trends
and ask pertinent questions to explore design opportunities

6 Assess the risks associated with the design and use of technology as well as any associated moral,
social, ethical or environmental issues

7 Think creatively and develop ideas beyond the confines of existing concepts, principles and modes of
thinking

8 Empathize with individuals or groups to ascertain and identify needs or design opportunities

9 Collaborate, inspire and enthuse through effective communication using a variety of appropriate
modes and media

10 Appreciate the influence of others within the field of design including historical and current leaders,
movements and organizations.
Design technology aims
Through studying design technology, students should become aware of how designers work and
communicate with each other. While the design methodology may take on a wide variety of forms, it is
the emphasis on a practical approach through design work that characterizes this subject. The aims of
the subject state in a general way what the teacher may expect to teach or do, and what a student may
expect to experience or learn. The aims enable students, through the overarching theme of the nature
of design, to develop:

1. a sense of curiosity as they acquire the skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning and
action through inquiry into the technological world around them

2. an ability to explore concepts, ideas and issues with personal, local and global significance to acquire
in-depth knowledge and understanding of design and technology

3. initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to identify and resolve complex social and
technological problems through reasoned ethical decision-making

4. an ability to understand and express ideas confidently and creatively using a variety of
communication techniques through collaboration with others

5. a propensity to act with integrity and honesty, and take responsibility for their own actions in
designing technological solutions to problems

6. an understanding and appreciation of cultures in terms of global technological development, seeking


and evaluating a range of perspectives

7. a willingness to approach unfamiliar situations in an informed manner and explore new roles, ideas
and strategies so they can articulate and defend their proposals with confidence

8. an understanding of the contribution of design and technology to the promotion of intellectual,


physical and emotional balance and the achievement of personal and social well-being

9. empathy, compassion and respect for the needs and feelings of others in order to make a positive
difference to the lives of others and to the environment

10. skills that enable them to reflect on the impacts of design and technology on society and the
environment in order to develop their own learning and enhance solutions to technological problem

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