Process and taking action
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Phase 1: Investigating
During this phase I made a clear goal "My goal is to improve my understanding of interior design, through the creation of an online version of the interior of a one floor house ." This was the goal I created for myself, it is clear and you can see what I want to do for a project, you can see it is based off my personal interest as it is about Interior Design. After this step I discussed with my supervisor what would be the best Global Context, I choose "Scientific and technical innovation." Below you have the six Global contexts which you can choose from. Tip: Make sure to choose one where you know what you are doing and you clearly understand it.
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1. Identities and Relationships
2. Personal and Cultural expressions
3. Globalisation and Sustainability
4. Orientation in space and time
5. Scientific and technical innovation
6. Fairness and development
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Next I began my research, I used my prior knowledge on interior design to get a head start on my research. Tip: Site all your sources the moment you use them so you don't have to waste time and keep trying to find those same websites you used. During this phase I also choose my software to create my house, this was a major part of my research as I had to find the most suitable software for me to use.
Phase 2: Planning
After doing my research I created my criteria (found on "criteria"). The criteria is a sort of checklist that keeps you on track with what your product has to look like, this is a crucial part of your Personal Project as it will be part of your report. After making this I finalised it with my supervisor and started to create my plan. I planned out when I was going to do things so that I am on top of things. This plan has to show self management skills and your thinking skills.
Phase 3: Action
This is when I created my project, I made sure that my product was in response to my Global Context, Criteria and Goal. I demonstrated my research and knowledge on interior design. This was also a way to test my understanding about this software and testing my design skills.
Phase 4: Reflecting
This is the phase I am currently on, I have to reflect on all my process that I have gone through and reflect on every single phase in detail. This is the most important part of your Personal Project as this is where all your marks go towards.
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TIP: Make sure to start this early so you don't fall behind and you end up doing it 2 weeks before the deadline.
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TIP: RECORD EVERYTHING IN YOUR PROCESS JOURNAL!!! THIS IS EXTREMELY CURUCIAL. It will help you so much in writing your report.