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Design Documentation

Design documentation is the curated version of your process and outcomes, structured for communication with clients, stakeholders, or a wider audience. Instead of raw notes, you present a clear narrative of the project. For example, when delivering a prototype for a museum installation, your design documentation might include a concept description, polished visuals of the prototype, and key insights from user testing.

Why is this relevant to you? Because design documentation demonstrates professionalism. It shows not only what you made, but also why it matters. It helps stakeholders understand your decisions and builds trust in your work.

Starting Points

  • Select the most relevant elements from your process documentation (sketches, data, prototypes).
  • Organize your material into a clear story: context, goals, process highlights, outcomes.
  • Use visuals, diagrams, and concise text to communicate clearly.

Key Points

  • You tailor the documentation to your audience: clients, teachers, or external partners.
  • You make design decisions transparent but keep the story concise and coherent.
  • You ensure your visuals are polished and support the main message.
  • You link outcomes back to the goals of the project, showing relevance and impact.