The design stage follows the

DESIGN STAGE analysis stage using information

gathered and analysed by the
systems analyst
SYSTEM PROCESSING
During the design of a new system, the flow of work
through the system and the processing, of the data as it
flows through the system from input to output are
decided.
Flowcharts are used to display, analyse and document a
system.
A system flowchart shows the workflow and a data
flowchart shows how data enters, flows around and exits
a system.
SYMBOLS SYSTEM PROCESSING
DESCRIPTION
Input or output -This rhomboid shape represents where data is
input, for example entered by typing or being scanned, or output,
for instance displayed on screen or printed.
Process - This shape represents where a process, action or a
function is carried out.
Single document type - This shape represents a single document
that is printed or appears as a report.
Multiple document type – this shape represents more than one
document
CONTINUATION
Magnetic disk file -This cylindrical shape represents stored
files that are accessed by direct access, for example on a
magnetic disk or solid-state disk. In some charts, the symbol
is drawn on its side.
Magnetic tape file - This represents a file stored and accessed
by sequential file access, for example on magnetic tape, such
as a backup file or files.
Display – This shape represents the step that displays
information
SYSTEM FLOWCHART
A system flowchart illustrates how an entire system operates
by showing how the work flows between all the operations or
processes in the system.
It also shows the relationships between all the inputs,
processing and outputs, and where documentation has to be
created.
A system flowchart is meant to inform developers about the
design of a system so it should use the standard symbols in
order to be easily understood.
SYSTEM FLOWCHART FOR AN ONLINE
CAR RENTAL SYSTEM
DATA FLOW DIAGRAM

A data flow diagram (DED) shows how the data flows

through a system.
The inputs, processing and outputs of each entity within
the system are represented, but the control of the flow of
the data is not shown.
DFDs are used by developers when designing a new
system to ensure that the data flows between processes so
that the new system performs as the client requires.
CONTINUATION
It is important to remember that a DFD is not a flowchart.
Flowcharts show how the flow of data is controlled, while DF Ds
show where data goes.
Decisions and loops are not shown in DFDs; locations where data
is transformed.
Most designers start the creation of a DFD by identifying the
main inputs and outputs and working from these inputs to the
outputs. Some designers work from outputs to inputs;
DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
SYMBOLS
DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
EXAMPLE