At this stage students may present several complete solutions to the design problem or several solutions to each of the individual problems outlined in the analysis. It is important that the solution is accompanied with annotations and breakout sketches which indicate the finer detail of the design solution. The student must convey how each of the design considerations outlined in the analysis have been solved and to what extent each solution goes towards solving the brief. It is not for this stage to rule in or rule out a solution but rather to discuss the merits of each one presented. The presentation of a possible solution must;
convey the principle of operation of the design solution
outline how the solution meets the requirements of the brief
present the advantages and disadvantages of the solution
You may choose to complete this on a single sheet as shown below or choose to convey this information on a separate page as shown overleaf. Simple use of colour is very effective in highlighting key areas and improving the presentation of the possible solutions.
Criteria for selection of solution: The point is now reached where decisions are required in relation to what design ideas are going to be progressed further and what design ideas are going to be eliminated. These decisions are made based on the requirements of the brief as identified in the analysis. Through analysis we gained a thorough understanding of the requirements of the brief. These same requirements identified direction for investigation. Possible solutions were generated on foot of this investigation. A design solution must now be chosen which best meets these criteria. This solution may be derived from one of the possible solutions or a combination of different elements of the possible solutions. It is important to communicate the rationale for choosing one particular solution over another.
Note: If using a combination of elements from various solutions a freehand presentation must be generated to convey this new, combined design. As part of the presentation of possible solutions the student will have;
conveyed the principle of operation of their design solutions
outlined how each solution met the requirements of the brief
presented the advantages and disadvantages of each solution
It is essential that this level of interrogation of the possible solutions has been completed in order to make an informed decision