DESIGN FACTORS Flashcards
Function
What is the product intended for?
What are the 2 types of function and what are they for?
Primary function which is the products main job and secondary function which is the products additional job.
Performance
How well does the product do the job it is intended for? Is it fit for purpose?
How can you test whether a product performs well?
You must already know its primary function as well as who would use it.
Market
Who is the product being designed for?
What are the 2 main types of market research?
Field and desk research.
Aeshtetics
The products exterior look.
When commenting on the aesthetics of the product what sub-topics may you refer to?
Shape, Form, Proportions, Pattern, Texture, Line, Colour and material.
Ergonomics
How a human interacts with the product and its surrounding environment.
What is human engineering?
Fitting the person to the activity and the activity to the person.
What are the 3 sub-topics of ergonomics?
Anthropometrics, Physiology and Psychology.
What are anthorpometrics?
Human dimensions and measurements.
What is Physiology?
The bodies capabilities e.g strength, muscle cpontrol, posture, flexibility, joint movement and reaction times.
What is Psychology?
Mental and emotional senses such as sound, fell, smeel, look, etc.
Safety
Is the product safe for the user.
