1.3.1 product service design Flashcards
1
Q
what is a product?
A
a product is the good and services that a business provides
2
Q
what is the design mix?
A
the design mix takes into account : costs, function and aesthetic
3
Q
what is function?
A
function is when a product focuses on a way a product works. the reliability and usability of a product
4
Q
what are aesthetics?
A
how appealing a product is to a customer
5
Q
what is costs?
economic manufacture
A
- how much it costs to produce a product?
- does the design allow the product to be made properly
6
Q
changes are made to the design mix to reflect_____?
A
changes are made to the design mix to reflect social trends
7
Q
what social trends are taken into account when producing and designing a product?
A
- ethical sourcing
- waste minimisation
- re-useable products
- produced from recycled materials
8
Q
what are the benefits of adapting to social trends?
A
- reducing waste
- social trends help differentiate products/services
- businesses seem more socially responsible
