dt Flashcards
Factors affecting design
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
Life-cycle analysis key terms
CGD
Cradle-to-cradle analysis (recycled / reused)
Cradle-to-grave analysis (landfill)
Sustainable design practice: design for disassembly
Life-cycle analysis stages
RAMPPF
Raw materials acquisition
Materials processing
Product assembly
Product consumption (user using product)
Final disposition (either landfill OR recycled / reused)
Work health & safety
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)
design process
NIIRMIRE
Needs Analysis
Investigation
Ideas & Possible Solutions
Research & Testing
Modification & Refinement
Realisation (Manufacturing / production)
Evaluation
trends
STIGPEE
Social MESS (multiculturalism, social class, egalitarianism, social conscience)
Global (globalisation)
Political
Economic
Environmental
Changing Nature of Work
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
Impact of Design on Society
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
Designer’s Responsibilities
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
Intellectual Property Rights
PRTC
Patents (device, substance, method or process)
Registered designs (aesthetics)
Trademark (differentiation)
Copyright (original works)
Impact of Design on Environment
PLEGS
LCA
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Pollution (short term)
Global warming (long term)
Sustainable technologies
Solar power
Biofuel
Geothermal
Hydro power
Wind power
Agencies that Influence Innovation
SIA
Standards Australia
IP Australia
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Factors that Influence Success of Innovation
HAMLET
Timing
Historical & Cultural
European Settlement
Gold Rush
War I & II
Political
Legal
Economic
Marketing Strategies
Available & Emerging Technologies
Entpreneurial Activity & Characteristics
VR BURN
Networking
Business skills
Resourcing
Risk-taking
Visionary
Unorthodox
Creativity
CEIM
Motivational stimuli (inspiration)
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Expression (sketches)
Cognitive organisers (mindmap, moodboard, PMI, brainstorming)
parameters of design
TiCS
Time
Cost
Skills & Knowledge
Research
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)
Impact on the Individual
CD
Consumer HNQ
Health (physical safety and mental)
Their needs
Quality of life
The Designer SS&K
Safety
Skills and knowledge (management, communication, technical)
impact on society
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)
emerging tehnologies
DEFI
Definition
Ethics / dangers
Factors affecting development of emerging technologies
Impact on Society and Environment
Emerging Technologies Examples
BAMGS
Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
Metaverse
Genetic Modification
Synethetic Materials
Technologies in Design & Production
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
Impact of Technologies negative
Negative: CRMI
Could replace humans (less jobs)
Require retraining (cost and time consuming)
Maintainance and repair
Increased competition
Impact of Technologies
Positive: ECCW
Efficiency (quicker and cheaper modifications)
Cost effective (access to cheaper inputs)
Communication (time zones, languages)
Wider range of inspiration and trends
