Applying Research on the History and Theory of Design to Design Activities

Understand how to find relevant sources of information on design history and theory

Explain where they might research information on design history and theory

Select information relevant to a given research task on design theory or history

Organise and present the research information selected so that it can be accessed and cross referenced for their future use

Incorporate and integrate research information into their own design activities

Give examples of current trends in design

Explain how design ideas have evolved, in one context of their own choice

Describe how an aspect of design history or theory has been interpreted in their own design work