3.2.3 selection of materials

Question 1

aesthetics

Answer 1

designers consider factors including shape, size, colour, surface finish and texture. aesthetics should appeal to the target market

Question 2

functionality

Answer 2

must ensure the chosen material is fit for purpose, they need to understand the purpose of the end product and if the material will do the job it’s selected for and will it be easy to work with

Question 3

availability

Answer 3

must consider availability of a material. issues with supply can affect the price of an end-product:
are the materials easay to source, widely available and quick to deliver? are ethey supplied in stock forms and sizes?

Question 4

cost

Answer 4

cost of materials will impact the final price the product will be sold for. The total cost of design, manufacturing, testing, packaging and delivery shouldnt exceed the selling price

Question 5

mass produced, budget friendly items must be what

Answer 5

made of cheaper and readily available materials

Question 6

high end luxury items need to be what?

Answer 6

made of high quality materials to reflect the selling price

Question 7

advantages of buying in bulk

Answer 7

reduces cost per unit, which helps reduce the overall cost of manufacturing

Question 8

disadvantages of buying in bulk

Answer 8

upfront costs, extra storage space needed and potential wastage of any goods with a shelf life that expires

Question 9

ethical factors

Answer 9

consider the needs of thhe user and understand the requirements they have and make their product solve these problems
consider human rights
make somethinf functional, reliable and usable
consider users experience and make life better

Question 10

what should manufactures avoid related to ethical factors

Answer 10

avoid using unethical materials that exploit the workforce or damage the environment during production

Question 11

What does the FSC logo on wood/paper products mean

Answer 11

show that they have come from a sustainable source -> sustainably managed forests, which means the forest will use selective logging and replanting to create a cycle of productivity and supply that doesnt hearm forest environment

Question 12

environmental factors

Answer 12

aim to limit environmental impact of their product
-is it possible to use a sustainable material?
can materials be sourced locally?
can they be reused, recycled or are they biodegradable?

Question 13

ethical, social and environmental factors for tropical hardwood

Answer 13

must be sourced from a sustainable FSC registered plantation. this protects tropical forests from illegal logging, which is increasing deforestation. illegal supply can continue to create demand for these timbers