"Design is the application of intent - the opposite of happenstance, and an antidote to accident."
--Robert L. Peters
    A design process is a method used by designers to ensure that a project can be finished effectively. The process, outlined by the designer, is followed for every project that the designer takes on. However, design processes are not only ised by professional designers, but are also used by amateurs. The use of a design process makes creative work more organized and make arriving at a finished product much simpler.

Gather

This step is centered around gaining the necessary information for the project. Gathering this information allows the designer to get an idea of what the project will entail. Without this information, neither the client nor the designer would know where to begin.

Organize

Organization separates the information that was previously gathered into their respective categories, making it easier for the designer to use. This step seems like it would be less important than the others, but it is crucial for getting the basic ideas together.

Design

This is the most important step in the design process. Here, the designer finally begins work on the creative elements of the project, piecing together the information in a unique way. The design step is the main part of the project because it addresses the client's goals, and finally makes them into visual images.

Test & Refine

Here, the project is tested for both technical elements as well as making sure that the client is pleased with the results. If either od these two things are not satisfactory, then the projects is refined to fix the problems.

Present

The final design is presented to the client and/or is launched to the public. If the previous step was correctly observed then everything should go off without a hitch. This last step is the reason for doing the project in the first place.