CGP - Section 1 - The Design Process

Question 1

What is product evolution?

Answer 1

(Designers) constantly changing products

Question 2

What is continuous improvement?

Answer 2

Designers improving their products so that it can be made easier, better and make more money.

Question 3

What is market pull?

Answer 3

Design focused on consumer demand

Question 4

How is a car an example of Market Pull?

Answer 4

Originally built for transporting from A to B, the consumers have demanded luxury extras such as stereos, seat-back TV’s and reclining chairs.

Question 5

What could new technology do to an existing product?

Answer 5

Make it more desirable by making it cheaper, better looking, more functional and more widely available

Question 6

How is a computer and example of Technology Push?

Answer 6

They started off as huge mechanical adding machines, now they are micro-chipped and perform fast and powerfully for many functions.

Question 7

What reasons may a product evolve for? (excluding monetary gain)

Answer 7

Social
Cultural
Political
Environmental

Question 8

What design feature is on many products to aid Blind people & Visually Impaired?

Answer 8

Braille

Big bright buttons on TV remotes for VI

Question 9

How are some smoke alarms designed for Deaf people?

Answer 9

They have visual signals as well as audible

Question 10

Give an example of product specific design for those with wheelchairs:

Answer 10

All 8000 London buses are wheelchair accessible.

Question 11

Give an example of Cultural//Religious beliefs affecting dietary needs:

Answer 11

Muslims don’t eat pork.

Jews don’t eat non Kosher foods.

Question 12

Give an example of significant colours in different cultures:

Answer 12

In China, brides traditionally wear red as it’s thought lucky (auspiciousness). Contrary to Western countries where the bride dresses in white

Question 13

Why do designers need to think about age groups when designing?

Answer 13

Small children and elderly people may not be able to manipulate small parts and fastenings. As well as holding and using products.

Question 14

What is ergonomic (design)?

Answer 14

Designing the product to fit the users dimensions, making it easy and comfortable to use.

Question 15

What is anthropometrics?

Answer 15

Body measurement data

Question 16

How is anthropometrics used by designers?

Answer 16

To make sure the product is the correct shape and size for the TMG’s

Question 17

What risks can poorly ergonomically designed products lead to?

Answer 17

Eye-strain
Backaches
Headaches / Migraines

Question 18

What percentage of the TMG do manufactures design for? (One size)

Answer 18

90%

Question 19

In a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, what are the cut off points?

Answer 19

5th percentile and 95th percentile

Question 20

What does the design process star with?

Answer 20

The design brief

Question 21

What should the design brief include?

Answer 21

• What kind of product is needed (and why)
• How the product will be used
• Who the product is for (TMG)

Question 22

What is the point of research?

Answer 22

To check people want the product.
To find opinions on similar or existing products.
To explore material choices, pre-manufactured components and techniques suitable for the product.

Question 23

What is Market Research?

Answer 23

Using questionnaires and interviews to find out the TMG’s views on products and features.

Question 24

What is the point of Market Research?

Answer 24

To understand the needs and wants of the TMG.

Question 25

What is product analysis?

Answer 25

Examining a current or existing product, usually by disassembling it.

Question 26

What is typically assessed in a product analysis?

Answer 26

• How the product is made
• ## The positive and negative features of the product