Autumn 2021 Flashcards
What is technology push?
Research and development in science and industry can lead to new discoveries, which can be used to improve existing products or develop new ones. This is known as technology push, and it happens before there is consumer demand for a product. Research and development is valuable for companies who are the first to introduce a new, innovative product
What is market pull?
Market pull is when product ideas are produced in response to market forces or consumer needs. Example of this include the development of cameras, which have become smaller, more lightweight, and higher performing as a result of customer needs
What are the pros of computer aided design?
- Can be shared easily electronically
- Complex designs are made easier to achieve
- 3d products can be designed and viewed from many angles
What are the cons of computer aided design?
- Can be difficult for new users to use
* Design limited by tools in software
What are the pros of computer aided manufacture?
- Higher level of accuracy than traditional methods of manufacturing
- Eliminates human error
Who has shared responsibility for considering environmental, social, and economic challenges of a product?
Designer, Manufacturer, Consumer, and Retailer
What is the greenhouse effect?
The burning of fossil fuels that cause a build up of gases in the worlds atmosphere
What is a benefit of User-centred design?
Gained specialist knowledge
What are 2 greenhouse gases?
- Carbon Dioxide
* Methane
What is does the carbon footprint of a product measure?
Its overall environmental impact
How do plants affect the carbon content in out atmosphere?
Reduce the carbon content
What is fair trade?
A principle where everyone in the chain of manufacturing is offered fair wages and good working conditions
What does the product miles refer to in regards of product design?
The distance travelled by a product from raw materials to manufacture
Where does the word strategy originate from?
Office or command of a general (military)
Name 6 design strategies:
- Collaboration
- User-centred design
- Systems approach
- Iterative design
- Biomimicry
- Avoid Design fixation
Explain the design strategy of Collaboration:
When your in the initial stages of a project it is sometimes good to work with others as part of a group, this is allows you to:
- Have a wider set of resources
- Have more ideas
- Have broader experience
- Share information
- It engages employees
- It helps you to avoid design fixation
Explain the design strategy of Collaboration:
When your in the initial stages of a project it is sometimes good to work with others as part of a group, this is allows you to:
- Have a wider set of resources
- Have more ideas
- Have broader experience
- Share information
- It engages employees
- It helps you to avoid design fixation
Explain the design strategy of User-centred design
The wants and the needs of the user are a priority. Their thoughts are given lots of attention through hard work. This allows you to:
- Gain specialist knowledge
- Have knowledge in a variety of areas
- It allows the client to be involved in the process