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Quick questions on The design portfolio overview - SQA National 5 Art and Design
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What is respond to a design brief?Show answer
The portfolio starts from a design brief, in an area such as graphics, product design, jewellery, interior, textiles or packaging. The brief sets the problem to solve, the purpose and the target market. Understanding exactly what the brief asks, and who the design is for, is the foundation, because in design every choice is judged against purpose and audience, not just appearance.
What is investigate, research the market, then develop a single line of development?Show answer
The portfolio must show investigative material and market research, then development. Investigation and market research means gathering relevant visual material, looking at existing products and the needs of the target market, and exploring the design elements. Development means taking that research forward along a single line of development: a connected sequence in which design ideas progress and refine towards a solution. The visible link from research to development to solution is central to the marks.
What is q1?Show answer
What are the main stages the design portfolio must show? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why must a design solution be judged on function as well as appearance? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
What does the design brief set out? [1 mark]
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