<Ul> <Li> Define: This is where the key issue of the matter is defined . The conditions of the problem become objectives, and restraints on the situation become the parameters within which the new design must be constructed . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Define: This is where the key issue of the matter is defined . The conditions of the problem become objectives, and restraints on the situation become the parameters within which the new design must be constructed . </Li> <Ul> <Li> Ideate: The designers here brainstorm different ideas, solutions for their design problem . The ideal brainstorming session does not involve any bias or judgment, but instead builds on original ideas . </Li> <Li> Select: By now, the designers have narrowed down their ideas to a select few, which can be guaranteed successes and from there they can outline their plan to make the product . </Li> <Li> Implement: This is where the prototypes are built, the plan outlined in the previous step is realized and the product starts to become an actual object . </Li> <Li> Evaluate: In the last stage, the product is tested, and from there, improvements are made . Although this is the last stage, it does not mean that the process is over . The finished prototype may not work as well as hoped so new ideas need to be brainstormed . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Ideate: The designers here brainstorm different ideas, solutions for their design problem . The ideal brainstorming session does not involve any bias or judgment, but instead builds on original ideas . </Li>

At what point in the basic new products process are prototypes typically created