Digital-Evolutions: MYP Design Cycle Checklist

MYP Design Cycle Checklist

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Criterion A: Inquiring and Analyzing

Introduction: I have written a brief paragraph, introducing the project. (Do this Last)
The Problem:
- I have re-written the problem in my own words, and I understand it.
- I have explained and justified the need for a solution to a problem.
- I have specified the client/target audience.
Initial Thoughts & Ideas: I have scanned & posted my initial thoughts & ideas page.
Qualifying Initial Investigation: I have identified and prioritized the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem.
Research: I have analyzed a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem.
Brainstorming: I have brainstormed, many different possible solutions to the problem. (Mind Map)
Bibliography: I have properly maintained a bibliography and cited appropriately.
Design Brief: I have developed a detailed design brief, which summarizes what I am going to do to solve the problem.
Develop Design Tests: I have designed design tests
Evaluate: I have evaluated and reflected on my performance in the this stage.
- Challenges and successes
- Areas of concerns
- The strengths and weaknesses.
- Observations on how this stage could have been improved.
- General reflections

Criterion B: Developing Ideas

Design Specification: I have develop a design specification, which clearly states the success criteria for the design of a solution.
Concept Designs:
- I have develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others. (Sketches, Proposals,
- I have evaluated each design idea critically against the design specification.
- I have presented the chosen design and justify its selection.
The Design: I have develop an accurate and detailed planning drawing, diagram, or storyboard.
Evaluate: I have evaluated and reflected on my performance in the this stage.
- Challenges and successes
- Areas of concerns
- The strengths and weaknesses.
- Observations on how this stage could have been improved.
- General reflections

Criterion C: Creating the Solution

The Plan:
- I have constructed a logical plan (a step-by-step procedure) for the creation of the solution. (sufficient for peers to be able to follow)
- I have stated the resources that will be needed.
- I have completed a timeline / Gantt chart
The Creation Process:
- I have demonstrated excellent technical skills when making the solution.
- I have fully justified changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
- Process Journal: I have maintained a process journal through the entire creation process.
  - I have explained the tools and techniques used in the process of creation.
  - I have included evidence in the creation phase that I have followed my time plan.
  - I have reflected any changes I made to my plan during the creation phase.
  - I have included screen shots and other photographic evidences of the key phases of creation.
  - I have kept notes in my process journal about how well I worked, problems encountered, and use of time - to be used in the evaluation.
The Final Project: I have presented the solution as a whole, either in electronic form, or through photographs of the solution from different angles, showing details.
Evaluate: I have evaluated and reflected on my performance in the this stage.

Criterion D: Evaluating

I have evaluated and reflected on each stage in detail.
I have designed a detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution.
I have included the feedback received from my testers / user in proper format.
I have analyzed the results of questionnaires if any used for testing my product / solution.
I have critically evaluate the success of the solution against the design specification.
I have compared my predicted timeline with the actual timeframe and gave reasons for the changes.
I have explained the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.