
The design cycle consists of 5 steps...
Investigate -
Plan -
Design -

Create -
Evaluate
If these steps are used correctly they can really guide you to achieve the maximum standards in your work.
Investigating-Research, pictures etc. help you understand your project.
Plan-Gives you a clear idea of the was you want to do the project.
Design-Creates a design of your final outcome.
Create-Creating the project.
Evaluate-Advantages and disadvantages of the final outcome.