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Development Drawings
Development Drawings
In this module you will learn how to refine your ideas using Development Drawings. By the end of this module you will be able to:
Identify the best 3 ideas you've come up with
Explain the purpose of development drawings and how they differ from Ideation Sketches
Create development drawings for my best ideas that refine my concept
Determine the best soultion and justify my decision using evidence
What is a development drawing?
What is a development drawing?
Development drawings are how designers and engineers figure out how things are going to work. They are more detailed and accurate than the ideation stage and will show multiple versions, variations, or options that can be considered. Development drawings will often have colors to help communicate the idea and can include notes to explain certain parts.
Why do I need multiple versions of a single idea?
Why do I need multiple versions of a single idea?
Rarely will our first idea be the best, and even if it is, we can't know unless we have other options to compare it to. Once we have narrowed down to a few ideas, the development drawings help us to make the final decision regarding the BEST solution to the problem. We will come up with different ways to meet the requirements with the solutions we have.
What if I can't think of a different version?
What if I can't think of a different version?
Sometimes we have an idea in our head and it can be hard to get out. It's very easy to fall into this situation and takes practice to get out of it. Some ways to come up with different ideas are:
Background research - One of the best ways to come up with new ideas is to go back and do some more background research. Don't just research the character or person, but the scenario they might be in. If you're doing a music artist, imagine places where they may go: recording studio, backstage at a concert, or an awards ceremony. Lookup what those places have and imagine what other looks or accessories you figure may have.
Draw it again from a different (maybe unexpected) angle - Sometimes we can get new ideas by looking at things a different way. Try to draw your solution from the bottom, back, or a way that you wouldn't normally see it.
Get inspiration from your other ideas - Sometimes combining two ideas can generate a great mashup. Fairy batman from the Lego movie is a great example of combining two ideas into one.
I'm not very good at drawing
I'm not very good at drawing
That's okay! While we want these drawings to be more detailed and precise than our ideation drawings, that doesn't mean they have to be perfect. Later on we will make accurate drawings that we will use for 3d modeling and painting. Right now, the focus is figuring out how its going to work!
Just take your time, draw lightly at first, and don't add color until you're happy with the drawing.
How do I choose which ideas to develop?
How do I choose which ideas to develop?
You worked hard and created twelve different sketches of your ideas. The next step is to develop those further with development drawings. But how do you choose which three to develop further?
Easy, we look at the requirements for the project. Our requirements state that we need to have a figure, two accessories, a business plan, and published technical writing of our project. Consider each drawing you made and circle the ones you think will best meet those requirements. If you have more than 3 that will meet those requirements, choose the 3 that will BEST meet those requirements.
On the worksheet for module 4, use the spaces provided to write a paragraph explaining what your top 3 ideas are in detail and why they will meet the requirements. Be sure to use your background research/knowledge of our process AND the requirements for the project to justify your decision.
Make your own development drawings
Make your own development drawings
Make detailed drawings of your idea. You will need at least 2 blank sheets for each idea to have enough room to make your drawings. Remember to create multiple different variations and options for your character to help you choose a final design. When your drawings are finished, glue them into your composition notebook
Don't forget to photograph your development drawings
Don't forget to photograph your development drawings
Your development drawings are a critical step in your engineering process. Being able to show them later can help the reader to understand your justification for your decision.
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