50 mark section

Question 1

what is market research

Answer 1

carried out by manufacturers to get an understanding of whoever might use their product

Question 2

what does market research do

Answer 2

• can provide an accurate picture of the potential buyer for your product
• questions help to understand what people are thinking

Question 3

what needs to be considered when doing market research

Answer 3

• human factors
• ergonomics

Question 4

what types of questions can be asked when doing market research

Answer 4

• closed questions
  (yes or no questions)
• open questions
  (allows to answer in own words)

Question 5

what human factors are there

Answer 5

• physiological - the way people move and physical attributes
• psychological - the way a person reacts to new experiences
• sociological - effects product will have on user

Question 6

what is ergonomics

Answer 6

the way humans interact with their environment

Question 7

what are focus groups

Answer 7

used to collect research, normally for big companies (form of primary research)

Question 8

fair trade

Answer 8

-a movement that helps producers in developing countries

Question 9

what is fair trades aim

Answer 9

to achieve fair and better trading conditions and opportunities that promote sustainability

Question 10

how has social media helped the fair trade movement

Answer 10

it has allowed the movement to directly connect with more people and has encouraged support

Question 11

why do we need to annotate

Answer 11

to communicate your ideas, sketches may not be able to show your ideas

Question 12

how should you annotate

Answer 12

• describe, the shape and form of design and if it has and resemblance to any other products
• explain, give examples of materials, construction, scale, size, functionality + features
• discuss, anything else your drawing doesn’t show, give reason for decision

Question 13

what is surface treatment and why is it done

Answer 13

often given to timber-based products to alter appearance and protect from external elements (weather)

Question 14

surface preparation

Answer 14

• scratches… should be removed with glass paper
• work your way through different grades (rough - fine)
• disc/ palm/belt sander and linisher can be used to speed up (sanding machines)
• clear surface of dust/ grease/ oil before finish is applied

Question 15

what should be done before finishing

Answer 15

• surface prep (eg pine that contains knots)
• should be sanded smooth
• have knotting compound applied to knots
• receive primer coat, under coat, then gloss coat
• surface needs to be sanded after each stage

Question 16

what are varnishes and what do they do

Answer 16

provide a gloss, satin or matt finish. can be used clear or fixed with a wood stain

Question 17

what types of varnishes are there

Answer 17

• polyurethane based for good outdoor protection
• water based acrylic varnish, environmentally friendly, for inside use

Question 18

calculating mass

Answer 18

density x volume

Question 19

product evaluation consist of

Answer 19

• aesthetics
• iterative design
• meeting needs of user

Question 20

aesthetics

Answer 20

• appearance
• shape
• colour
• texture
• creativity
• material ad finish

Question 21

iterative design

Answer 21

• method of designing based on prototyping, testing, analysing + refining product
• changes made to design throughout process
  (basically NEA)

Question 22

meeting needs and wants of users

Answer 22

• how will it help used?
• what is needed by user?
• how it will support user
• client brief

Question 23

data to understand user needs

Answer 23

allows you to learn about subject and make decisions to help user of product

Question 24

primary research

Answer 24

collecting info by yourself.
(questionnaire, interview)

Question 25

secondary research

Answer 25

using research someone has already collected