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Question 1

Factors affecting design

Answer 1

Appropriateness of the Design Solution
Needs (Needs Analysis)
Function (Primary & Secondary)
Life-cycle Analysis
Aesthetics
Finance
Obsolescence
Environmental Consequences (Short and Long Term)
Quality (Durability)
Work Health & Safety
Ergonomics

Question 2

Life-cycle analysis key terms

Answer 2

CGD
Cradle-to-cradle analysis (recycled / reused)
Cradle-to-grave analysis (landfill)
Sustainable design practice: design for disassembly

Question 3

Life-cycle analysis stages

Answer 3

RAMPPF
Raw materials acquisition
Materials processing
Product assembly
Product consumption (user using product)
Final disposition (either landfill OR recycled / reused)

Question 4

Work health & safety

Answer 4

SWAPSEPH
Safe Work Australia (statutory authority; workers compensation)
Policies (The Work Health and Safety Act 2011)
Safety of themselves (designers) and the end users (consumers)
Employees and employers
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazards (danger) and risks (likelihood) (risk assessment)

Question 5

design process

Answer 5

NIIRMIRE
Needs Analysis
Investigation
Ideas & Possible Solutions
Research & Testing
Modification & Refinement
Realisation (Manufacturing / production)
Evaluation

Question 6

trends

Answer 6

STIGPEE
Social MESS (multiculturalism, social class, egalitarianism, social conscience)
Global (globalisation)
Political
Economic
Environmental

Question 7

Changing Nature of Work

Answer 7

TELFBI
Technology (advances)
Elimination of jobs (AI > human labour)
Legislation / Worker’s Rights WEEH (equality, wages, hours, entitlements)
Flexibility (working from home, self-employment)
Balance of work-life (not just full-time, 9-5 in office)
Impacts of COVID-19

Question 8

Impact of Design on Society

Answer 8

CP BICEPS
Cultural and historical
Personal values
Beliefs (cultural, religious)
Individuals in society
Communities and groups
Ethics
Research: Animal testing / abuse
Production: working conditions
Transparency
Environmental (illegal dumping)
Intellectual property
Safety and Health

Question 9

Designer’s Responsibilities

Answer 9

CS STIMPS
Truthful and accurate information (honesty)
Sustainable practices
Putting consumer needs above profit (eg. built-in-obsolescence)
Safety of those involved in design process and end users
Meeting client expectations (eg. budget)
Not infringing intellectual property (plagiarism)
Conflict of interest

Question 10

Intellectual Property Rights

Answer 10

PRTC
Patents (device, substance, method or process)
Registered designs (aesthetics)
Trademark (differentiation)
Copyright (original works)

Question 11

Impact of Design on Environment

Answer 11

PLEGS
LCA
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Pollution (short term)
Global warming (long term)
Sustainable technologies
Solar power
Biofuel
Geothermal
Hydro power
Wind power

Question 12

Agencies that Influence Innovation

Answer 12

SIA
Standards Australia
IP Australia
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Question 13

Factors that Influence Success of Innovation

Answer 13

HAMLET
Timing
Historical & Cultural
European Settlement
Gold Rush
War I & II
Political
Legal
Economic
Marketing Strategies
Available & Emerging Technologies

Question 14

Entpreneurial Activity & Characteristics

Answer 14

VR BURN
Networking
Business skills
Resourcing
Risk-taking
Visionary
Unorthodox

Question 15

Creativity

Answer 15

CEIM
Motivational stimuli (inspiration)
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Expression (sketches)
Cognitive organisers (mindmap, moodboard, PMI, brainstorming)

Question 16

parameters of design

Answer 16

TiCS
Time
Cost
Skills & Knowledge

Question 17

Research

Answer 17

PMQE
Sources of research (eg. internet, books, etc.)
Primary and secondary research
Methodologies of research
Qualtiative and quantitative data
Ethics (sugging, consent, privacy / confidential, transparency)

Question 18

Impact on the Individual

Answer 18

CD
Consumer HNQ
Health (physical safety and mental)
Their needs
Quality of life
The Designer SS&K
Safety
Skills and knowledge (management, communication, technical)

Question 19

impact on society

Answer 19

IEECCC
Community (group of people), neighbourhood
Community spirit and pride (brings unity)
Existing systems such as education and healthcare
Industries and businesses
Employment (loss vs creation of jobs)
Cultures (religious, ethnic)

Question 20

emerging tehnologies

Answer 20

DEFI
Definition
Ethics / dangers
Factors affecting development of emerging technologies
Impact on Society and Environment

Question 21

Emerging Technologies Examples

Answer 21

BAMGS
Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
Metaverse
Genetic Modification
Synethetic Materials

Question 22

Technologies in Design & Production

Answer 22

MIRCP
Marketing / Advertising
Social, TV, radio, print
Idea Development
CAD, CAM, 3D printing
Research & Data Management
Internet, cameras, database
Communication
Email, social, video conferencing
Project Management
PM tools / software, spreadsheets, gantt charts

Question 23

Impact of Technologies negative

Answer 23

Negative: CRMI
Could replace humans (less jobs)
Require retraining (cost and time consuming)
Maintainance and repair
Increased competition

Question 24

Impact of Technologies

Answer 24

Positive: ECCW
Efficiency (quicker and cheaper modifications)
Cost effective (access to cheaper inputs)
Communication (time zones, languages)
Wider range of inspiration and trends