1.3.1 Product/service design Flashcards
1
Q
what are the elements of the design mix
A
- cost
- function
- aesthetic
2
Q
features of aesthetic products
A
- high added value
- demand fuelled by consumer aspirations
- greater promotional support
3
Q
features of function able products
A
- predictable and stable demand
- longer product life cycles
- lower promotional costs
4
Q
what social trends does the design mix reflect on
A
- sustainability
- waste minimisation
- ethical supply chains
5
Q
how does the design mix reflect on sustainability
A
- Source inputs that are not supplied by damaging the environment
- Designing the product so it can consumed)sustainably
- Minimise waste in production
- Enable recycling or re-use
6
Q
how does the design mix reflect on waste minimisation
A
- products are
designed to maximise their potential for recycling and also that the production
process minimises waste.
7
Q
how does the design mix reflect on ethical supply chains
A
- Consumers are interested in buying from “ethical” businesses
- “How” products are made is a
issue for many consumers - potential for significant damage to a business reputation if issues discovered in the supply chain
