1.3.1 Product Design

Question 1

What is marketing?

Answer 1

The process of finding out , meeting and exceeding customers needs

Question 2

Design Mix

Answer 2

1) Function - what it does
2) Cost- the lower the cost to produce a product, the better
3) Aesthetic- what it looks like

Question 3

Social Trends

Answer 3

Designing products for waste minimisation, re-use, recycling sf general ethical sourcing to encourage sustainability

Question 4

Ergonomically Designed

Answer 4

Products which allow people to reduce unnecessary effort

Question 5

Advantages of adapting to social trends:

Answer 5

1) appeals to customers
2) reduces waste
Less resources used = lower costs
3) could be used as a USP (reducing waste = ethical)
Strengthens brand image
Loyalty customers= charge higher prices