Chater 6

Question 1

What is iterative design?

Answer 1

Making small steps with constant changes as feedback is gained

Question 2

What is feedback used for?

Answer 2

To refine and modify areas

Question 3

What are primary data sources?

Answer 3

• Interviews
• Questionnaires
• Taking measurements

Question 4

What are secondary data sources?

Answer 4

Other people have gathered the info

Eg, articles, newspapers

Question 5

What is ergonomics?

Answer 5

The study of human interactions with objects. Scientific study. Measures physical + emotional connections to the physical world

Question 6

How does ergonomic help designers?

Answer 6

• Need to make a product that appeals to large audience

- Find out what people like + dislike and why

Question 7

What is anthropometric?

Answer 7

Branch of ergonomics that studies the measurement of humans

Question 8

What should design and manufacturing specification include?

Answer 8

• Detailed points relating to products form and function

- Possible measurements

Question 9

How can collaborating with people help with design?

Answer 9

• Good way of getting creativity flowing

- Range of ideas produced

Question 10

What is user centred design?

Answer 10

Based around the understanding and fulfilling the wants, needs and limitations of the client or users of the product. Helps understand the potential issue

Question 11

How can you avoid design fixation?

Answer 11

• Work with others
• Stop drawing and start making
• Get some failures out of the way

Question 12

What are the 3 types of testing?

Answer 12

• Non-destructive testing : evaluate a product without causing damage
• Destructive testing: tests used to see how the product responds under extreme conditions
• Market testing: product given to client and user to see how it performs in use

Question 13

What are exploded drawings?

Answer 13

• shows every component of the product, they are drawn separated from each other