computor based technologies

Question 1

overall

Answer 1

-allows to work flexibly and efficiently
-many different types of software to meet needs of designer

Question 2

modelling

Answer 2

make predictions about costing or material changes in a project
may be used to predict the consequences
CAD- develop design concept and model it
time and cost effective process-try out number of concepts before committing to a final design

Question 3

research

Answer 3

provide faster, wider more up to date range of references
allows access to databases, encyclopedias, new info, statistics

Question 4

simulation and graphics

Answer 4

imitation of real world situation
informs decision making and improves quality of final product
provide visual experienceof final design
e.g virtual reality

Question 5

communication

Answer 5

ICT’s – information and communication technologies shape the ways in which we
communicate on a daily basis.
o Designers send and receive info
o Video call and others
o They are inexpensive to run and respond to challenges such as time and distance

Question 6

presentation

Answer 6

more exciting, effective, memorable
effective way of conveying info
e.g powerpoint