1.3.1 Product Servige Design

Question 1

define design mix

Answer 1

design mix is how a firm combines three key designs element in order to fit the market gap

Question 2

what are the three part of design mix

Answer 2

function
aesthetic 
economic manufacture (cost)

Question 3

what is meant by function in design mix

Answer 3

this is not relates to how well the product performs but also reliability, ergonomics, safety and usability

Question 4

what is mean by aesthetics in design mix

Answer 4

how a product looks, tastes, feels and how senses respond to it. how stylish a product is

Question 5

what is meant by economic manufacturer

Answer 5

finding a minimum price they can create a product while maintaining quality for the lowest price

Question 6

what is competitive advantage?

Answer 6

when a product has a good balance of the three components of design mix and gain a advantage over there close competitors

Question 7

what is ethical sourcing

Answer 7

is the process of sourcing that the products made are obtained through responsible and sustainable methods
or relates to workers being treated well and having safe working conditions

Question 8

what is the link between designs and social trends

Answer 8

recently people have become more conscious of there choices which leads to a pressure on businesses to work and operate in a way that reaches social standards