2.1 why is it important to analyse and evaluate products as part of the design and manufacturing process Flashcards
list a few methods used to investigate existing products
interviews user surveys feedback social media customer service enquiries
what would be some points you would asses usability on
ease of use
function
materials
methods of construction
what areas could you asses the impact of product on
how the selection of material impacts the environment
improvement of quality of life?
infringements of human rights
list the 4 stages of product life cycle (NOT THE SAME AS LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS)
1: introduction: new product being introduced to the market
2: Growth: sales continue to grow
3: maturity: popularity and sales peak
4: decline: sales decline as new models and trends emerge
what are some considerations that the designer must evaluate while designing the product
moral issues: could the product help or influence the user into doing something illegal or undesirable
cultural issues: could the product offend certain groups of people
environmental issues
economic issues
social issues
