Ch 5 - Informing Design Decisions

Question 1

Planned obsolescence

Answer 1

When a product is designed to lat only for a certain amount of time.

(After that it will break and u are forced upgraded, giving more money to the company)

Question 2

Ethical issues of planned obsolescence

Answer 2

If they only last a certain amount of time, it would be a WASTE OF MATERIALS AND ENERGY making it robust

(E.g. disposable razors made from cheap plastic instead of expensive metal)

Question 3

Advantage of planned obsolescence (FOR COMPANIES)

Answer 3

new trends, new discoveries are inevitable, so having short lasting products ensures that if there was a new discovery, they can adapt and start making newer, better products

Question 4

Design for maintenance

Answer 4

When a product is designed in a way, that its parts can be repaired, therefore increasing the longevity of the product

Question 5

Ethics and environment that companies have to take into account

Answer 5

With consumers becoming more aware of environmental issues, companies have to ensure and advertise that they are closely monitoring their social and ecological footprints