The Principle of the Design Funnel, Progressively Reducing the Number

question 33

Multiple Choice

The principle of the design funnel, progressively reducing the number of possibilities until the final design is reached, has its critics. Which of the following is not a criticism of the concept?

• A) The process of design often involves cycling back.
• B) The number of options often increases as time goes by.
• C) Managers do not start out with an infinite number of options.
• D) Designs start as ill-defined and vague.

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