Phase 4
Analysis/Judicial Phase
Key Questions:
n Will each idea work? (i.e. will it perform the function under study?)
n Will it be implementable?
n How feasible are the selected alternatives?
n What are advantages and disadvantages of each idea?
     Use WS-12 from Creative Phase.
Techniques
n Refine
n Use the services of experts
n Use good human relations (Involve owner/designer)
n Use your own judgment
Procedures
n Lay down main criteria to be satisfied.
Filter ideas carefully: drop those that will definitely not
meet the required criteria but not before the step below
n Try to refine/develop/build on an idea; freely consult the people who
may know best about it or about similar products/designs, e.g. You
may wish to ask the best suppliers in the business or experts in the
field.
n Rank ideas
     Use WS-12 from Creative Phase.
n Group similar ideas