Communication of deign ideas and prototype of development

Question 1

Why is it best to backup your portfolio?

Answer 1

valuable work does not get lost or corrupted

and if you have drawn pictures you should then scan or take photographs incase they get lost

Question 2

Why is A3 better than A4?

Answer 2

A3 allows larger image to be presented which may benefit certain projects

Question 3

What is a sketchbook used for?

Answer 3

record info quickly
can be used to develop ideas
text and sketches can be cut out and copied onto your portfolio

Question 4

Why is 2D design a good way of sketching?

Answer 4

better for plan views and for expressing size by adding dimensions
can explain mechanical and electrical concepts better

Question 5

Why is 3D design a good way of sketching?

Answer 5

better for conveying the overall shape and for visually explaining aesthetic properties

Question 6

What is oblique projection?

Answer 6

uses a 45 degree angle to draw lines that represent the depth of the sides and top of drawing

Question 7

Why is oblique projection a good way of drawing?

Answer 7

gets the idea across quickly and simple

useful in early stages of developing ideas

Question 8

what is isometric projection?

Answer 8

uses a 30 degree angle and more realistic

dimensioning can be done accurately and by using simple technique and complex shapes

Question 9

Why is isometric projection a good way of drawing?

Answer 9

good for design ideas that have geometric shapes can also show were components fit in relation to others

Question 10

What s two point perspective?

Answer 10

uses two vanishing points

main construction lines are pointed back to the two vanishing points

Question 11

Why is the two point perspective a good way of drawing\?

Answer 11

most realistic views as it emulates the views eye perspective meaning that things gets smaller the further they are

Question 12

What are system diagrams and schematic used for?

Answer 12

visually ang logically explain order of events that take place in systems

Question 13

What is the difference between schematic and system diagram used for?

Answer 13

SYSTEMS-use block to represent diff stages of the system (inputs,process)
SCHEMATIC-graphically shows how electrical and electronic systems connect and operate using circuit symbols

Question 14

What is an annotated drawing?

Answer 14

notes to explain the detail that a drawing cannot convey.It would say what materials it would be made from and the manufacturing technique
should be specific and clear,concise

Question 15

Why is an exploded drawing helpful?

Answer 15

shows how the component of a product fit together

are drawn as if they are separated from each other shows the parts that would normally be hidden

Question 16

What does a work drawing consist of?

Answer 16

front,end and plan view of the design

Question 17

What is a sectional view?

Answer 17

this is only for some very detailed products

Enables you to see inside a design as part of it has been removed or if it has been cut out

Question 18

When are work drawing best presented in?

Answer 18

orthographic projection
two types used first and third angle
third angle-places the plan elevation above the front elevation
first angle-plan elevation is projected below the front and the left elevation is positioned to the right

Question 19

Why are audio and visual recording good?

Answer 19

can be used during research for client interviews site studies and group feedback
and help you gather ergonomic and anthropometric data
can be replayed to get precise details

Question 20

Why do you have the calculate the amount of material you need?

Answer 20

so it doesn’t go to waste
so you know how much fabric you ay need
in a mechanical system you might need to decide on a particular gear ratio

Question 21

Why do we model first?

Answer 21

test different elements of a design to help work out how viable it is
product idea can be scaled up /down

Question 22

How do you model in textile or or an electronic circuit?

Answer 22

TEXTILE-make a toile which is a full version from a cheaper material
ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT-breadboard to connect the actual components so that it can be seem working

Question 23

What is key to developing a successful prototype?

Answer 23

satisfy the client design brief as it will be judged against they needs

Question 24

What is innovation?

Answer 24

this is the creativity/imagination in a design

does not have to be a new concept it ca be improvements of existing ideas

Question 25

What is functionality?

Answer 25

a prototype has to preform its task effectively
portfolio can be used to think of different ideas
to ensure a decent functionality “worst case scenario” has to be taken in consideration so should be able to withstand tear if anything happen

Question 26

What is aesthetics and what ruins it?

Answer 26

look good so it sells
finishing touches have to be perfected and the clients ideas have to be carried out
poor attention to detail and poor surface finishes can ruin the aesthetic

Question 27

What happens at the end of the prototype production?

Answer 27

it is evaluated Critically and tested as well as a nalysed to see if there needs some further improvement

Question 28

What tests are taken place for evaluation?

Answer 28

clients and group test and evaluate the product and destructive and non destructive takes place to see if it is safe and fits its purpose

Question 29

What is suggesting modification?

Answer 29

Once evaluated weakness should be able to be recognised and then you improve it so it will be ready for sale

Question 30

What is done after you tested,evaluated and modified the product?

Answer 30

it should be fi for purpose this is when the product should preform its task successfully