as2 chapter 1

Question 1

what is designing about

Answer 1

solving problems

Question 2

qualities of a designer

Answer 2

leading directing and being creative

Question 3

what must a designer be able to do

Answer 3

respond to change; clients wishes, attitudes, social trends, advances in materials/ technology

Question 4

what is the purpose of research

Answer 4

identify the need to assist in drawing up a specification

Question 5

what is product analysis

Answer 5

analysing materials needed and how to assemble them

Question 6

what is primary research

Answer 6

direct contact with experts/ people

Question 7

3 examples of primary research

Answer 7

fieldwork
questionnaires
testing/ modelling

Question 8

what is secondary research

Answer 8

articles- books, etc.
internet
data sheets

Question 9

what is a design specification

Answer 9

outlines the design for the solution that needs to be met, used to review/ evaluate throughout the design process (point of reference). spec points must be measurable where possible

Question 10

what 10 headings are used for a design spec

Answer 10

form, function, shape, user requirements, materials, components, size, safety, scale of prod, cost.

Question 11

what is a engineering/ manufacturing spec

Answer 11

a speciation dealing with exact materials and processes, detailed working/ engineering drawings and tolerances

Question 12

what is needed for the engineering/ manufacturing spec

Answer 12

all manufacturing decisions must be discussed/ agreed upon by the designer and manufacture. it must also include precise information (all aspects of manufacture)

Question 13

4 methods for generating ideas

Answer 13

thought shower, lateral thinking, scamper, morphological analysis

Question 14

thought shower definition

Answer 14

group technique used to come up with a large number of ideas, free discussion- no criticism- relaxed environment- express all ideas. strong leader needed with good communication.

Question 15

inventor of lateral thinking and the year it was invented

Answer 15

Edward de bono 1967

Question 16

lateral thinking definition

Answer 16

for generating ideas

Question 17

4 main techniques used in lateral thinking

Answer 17

free your mind from your initial/ dominant thoughts, look for alternatives and look at things differently, escape vertical logic- don’t worry about an idea fitting with the bigger picture, use chance- look for inspiration else where.

Question 18

morphological analysis definition

Answer 18

mechanical technique for generating ideas that removes pre-conceived ideas, includes listing all properties of the design to allow further development of ideas (attributes include physical, functional, user and psychological) “smashing technique” i.e. breaks down overall problem

Question 19

7 components of SCAMPER

Answer 19

Substitute
Combine
Adapt
Magnify
Put to other uses
Eliminate
Re-arrange

Question 20

development definition

Answer 20

to explore potential of a design concept, increase quality of communication (cad) and to priorities the specification criteria and user requirements also prototypes

Question 21

what should a flow chart contain

Answer 21

components, tools, processes, safety risk, QC points

Question 22

gannt chart definition

Answer 22

manufacturing processes plotted against time, all tasks mapped in order of priority

Question 23

critical path analysis definition

Answer 23

list all activities, draw network diagram using cirular pods, draw an activity sequence chart showing activities mapped against blocks of time

Question 24

4 types of scale of production

Answer 24

one-off(bespoke), batch, mass, continuous

Question 25

one off (bespoke) definition

Answer 25

high cost, highly skilled personnel, expensive materials, time consuming

Question 26

batch definition

Answer 26

ranging from a few to a few thousand, flexible machinery setup (modern cnc machines and techniques used) skilled workforce, flexible work force

Question 27

mass definition

Answer 27

low cost products to meet demand, low skilled workforces, largely automated

Question 28

continuous definition

Answer 28

24/7 production, high setup costs, plastic steel water etc