1.12 Feasibility

Question 1

Why will the development team carry out a feasibility study?

Answer 1

To check if a design proposal will be effective in meeting the needs of the target market

Question 2

How will they carry out a feasibility test?

Answer 2

They will test the prototype, gather feedback from the target market and evaluate the need for any required changes. The design may be developed further as a result and new prototypes may be made

Question 3

How can they get feedback from target market?

Answer 3

Conducting one to one interviews or focus groups

Question 4

What are some examples of the questions asked?

Answer 4

• Performance of the product
• Ease and comfort of using it
• Ease of cleaning or maintaining it
• Features are suitable
• Cost
• Recommended improvements

Question 5

What does market research collect?

Answer 5

Data about potential buyers and their preferences. The statistical data can then be analysed using our charts, graphs and histograms. The results are used to evaluate the design

Question 6

What do feasibility studies consider?

Answer 6

The effect of the product agile on the cost of materials as this will affect the products retail cost

Question 7

What is another consideration?

Answer 7

Where the product is to be sold, as standard sissies differ across the world and garments need to be sized appropriately

Question 8

What are designers and product developers guided by?

Answer 8

The use of anthropometric data and a pattern grader will adjust pattern proportions to give a range of diggers sizes for the same product

Question 9

What are the different standard sizes in different countries?

Answer 9

• UK: 10
• US: 8
• Japan: 9-11
• France, Spain & Portugal: 38
• Germany & Scandinavia: 36
• Italy: 42
• Australia & New Zealand: 10