2. Learning from existing products and practice (2.2 Why is it important to understand technological developments in design engineering?)

Question 1

Keeping up-to-date….

Answer 1

Keeping up-to-date with technological developments can help designers identify new opportunities and constraints that may impact the design process.

Question 2

New and emerging …..

Answer 2

New and emerging technologies can provide innovative solutions to existing problems and create new possibilities for product design and engineering.

Question 3

Understanding technological…..

Answer 3

Understanding technological developments can help designers identify potential future scenarios and prepare for them accordingly.

Question 4

Understanding technological…. (2 Examples)

Answer 4

Understanding technological developments can facilitate blue sky and incremental innovation.
- Blue sky innovation involves developing new and innovative products and systems that are not limited by existing technologies or constraints.
- Incremental innovation involves making incremental improvements to existing products and systems.