3.6 How can skills and knowledge from other subject areas, including mathematics and science, inform decisions in design engineering? Flashcards
why do we need to incorporate knowledge from other experts and subjects to inform design and manufacturing decisions, including the areas of science and mathematics?
other people might have viable ideas as they would be experts in their own fields. They could provide knowledge that you would not otherwise have access to
The designer should have regular consultations with users and stakeholders regarding their requirements
how does undertaking primary and secondary research and being able to interpret technical data and information from specialist websites and publications supports design development?
primary research- carrying out surveys and interviewing users and stakeholders. which would enhance the design to please the user and increase usability
analysing other products with similar features to incorporate useful designs into your product
anthropometric and ergonomic data will help the designer design for the extreme and adjustability, to increase ease of use for as many target groups as possible
information from specialist websites allows the designer to obtain useful information published by experts in that field.
