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1
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what is the role of the end user?

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to provide relevant and useful information and to give feedback on all work in regards to the production.

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what is the role of the designer?

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is to find out relevant information relating to the endusers need, problem or want and develop creative solutions

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name the four stages in there product design process

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investigating and defining
design and development
planning and production
evaluation

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what are the 4 steps in. the investigating and designing stage of the product design process

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identifying the end user
the design brief
evaluation criteria
research

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what is the design brief

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is a statement outlining the constraints and considerations, while highlighting all the product design factors.

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what is market research

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gathering and analysing data about specific markets and consumers.

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what are constraints and considerations

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constraints are the clarification on the requirements that cannot be changed and the product must for fill and the considerations are the aspects which need to be considered and researched.

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what are the 3 steps in designing and development stage of the product design process

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visualisations
design options
working drawings

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what are visualisations

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are quick concept sketches of the final product. this will allow the designer to refine all the ideas for the final product

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what are design options

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a series of designs which solve problems and provide solutions while also considering all the factors in the design brief

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what are working drawings

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are technical drawings which in crude information such as measurements, materials and textures

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what are the 2 steps in planning and production stage of the product design process

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scheduled production p[lan

production

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what is the production

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the physical manufacturing of the product from the design

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what is a care label

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a table that comes with the product instructing how the product will look - highlighting product features and how to maintain for longer life

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name all the 9 product design factors

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purpose function context
user centred design
innovations and creativity
visual tactile and aesthetic 
sustainability
economics
legal responsibilities
materials
technologies
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what is market research

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research focusing on the need or desires of end users and consumers. things such as age, social and economics status, interests, aesthetics etc

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what is marketing

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marketing is the action undertaken to promote or sell a product t through things like advertising

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what is research and development

R&D

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research and development is scientific and technical research carried out bu scientists or engineers on materials, use of chemicals, functions of the product ect

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forms of research and development

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trying alternative materials
trying new sustainable masterials
trialing new equipment
purchasing samples and testing and analysing how they function or perform

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why do companies invest in R&D (research and development)

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when investing in R&D this invests into the future of new and emerging materials / products saving time and money

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what are the three pillars of sustainability

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social
economical
environmental

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what are the 5 steps in product lifecycle

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materials sourcing 
production 
distribution and transportation 
product use
disposal / end of life
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what are parameters

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the categories or topics that make up a product design factor

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define sustainability

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development or production that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations

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list all 4 of the sustainability frameworks

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LCA - life cycle analysis
C2C - cradle to cradle

DFD - design for disassembly
EPR - extended producer responsibility

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what is LCA

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an assessment of the whole products lifecycle and its cost / impact it has on the environment
this is from the raw materials to the disposal with the analysis of the inputs and outputs

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what is C2C

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a recycling plan for the end of the products life. this is the alternative use of the product in another life after the life of the product is disposed. an empress on recycling

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what is DFD

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the entire product and all its components are designed to come apart for different recycling or uses. minimal materials used, easy separation or building, aims for easy repair

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what is EPR

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aims to reduce the amount of waste from consumer goods which is made to last for a small amount of time such as phones, cheap or low quality products where as ERP is high quality products such as washing machines, mattresses, microwaves etc which all last long periods of time

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what is obsolesce

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obsolesce is when a product becomes no longer useful or out of date or is replaced by a newer and better product

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what are the types of obsolesce

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functional
technical
style

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what is functional obsolesce

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manufacturers choose
lower-quality materials and processes knowing the
product will be less durable - likely cost

33
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what is technical obsolesce

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a new technology or

design feature/function is developed.

34
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what is style obsolesce

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changing nature of trends

and fashions, including appearance and style.

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when does research and development (R&D) happen

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research and development happens when the company is bringing out a new or their first product to design and develop a unique product that is not copyrighted

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what are {the} new and emerging technologies

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CAD computer aided design 
CNC computer numerical control 
Robotics
laser cut technology 
CAM computer aided manufacture
37
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what is lean manufacturing

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is a systematic method of waste minimisation within a manufacturing production system without sacrificing productivity. it takes into account the waste created throughout the production and aims to reduce waste

38
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list manufacturing systems

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one off
low volume
hight volume - mass produced
continuous production

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purpose function context parameters

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need for the product, performance, reliability and quality

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user centred design parameters

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all considerations on personal attributes such as cultural, social and economic status, religion age, needs etc

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innovation and creativity parameters

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creative, developing new and improved solutions

42
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visual tactile and aesthetic parameters

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elements and principals, look / style, appearance physically

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sustainability parameters

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the three pillars of sustainability - social, economical and environmental, carbon footprint, renewable energy sources

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economics parameters

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materials, labour, use of machinery, time management material availability

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legal responsibilities parameters

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safety - OHS, intellectual property, standards

46
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materials parameters

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strength, durability, resistance, hardness, density, flexibility, compatibility

47
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technologies parameters

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techniques used in production - availability of the tools / equipment or machinery

48
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what are some creative thinking techniques

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Mind map, Brainstorm, (Research), Moodboard, Visualisations

49
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what are some critical thinking techniques

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Evaluation criteria, (Research), material testing, decision matrices,

50
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what is the difference between critical and creative thinking

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creative thinking is expanding on what the product could be and critical thinking is refining those ideas into the product

51
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examples of R&D

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  • Research into appropriate/ new materials and finishes and their suitability
  • Research into manufacturing methods
  • Developing new materials or processes
  • Research into developing new materials and processes
  • Developing new technologies (electronic/ computers/ leds)
52
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examples of market research

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  • Analyse sales and returns of the product
  • Conduct surveys to determine what the potential end users need
  • Go to trade shows to determine what products and materials are most popular
53
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name all the 5 . 6 steps product developments

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Identifying a need and defining the product concept 
Product design, 
Production and Distribution
Retain and Consumer Use
Product Evaluation and Modification

RESEARCH (goes into all steps)

54
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people involved in Identifying a need and defining the product concept (New or improved version)

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Managing directors, Market researchers, Shareholders

55
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people involved in Product design, planning and prototype

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Engineers, market researchers, designers, financial advisor

56
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people involved in Production and Distribution

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store owners, distribution staff, manufacturing staff, machine maintenance

57
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people involved in Retain and Consumer Use

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market researchers - evaluate product returns, end users

58
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people involved in Product Evaluation and Modification

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Market Researchers, Financial Staff, Manufacturers

59
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people involved in research

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Scientists, Engineers, Market Researchers

60
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what is certification?

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both international and australian standards which are used to test weather the product performs to the intended primary function

eg: good environmental care australia

61
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what is ISO

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International standard of organisation

62
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define attribute

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a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic of a product

63
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what is expert appraisal

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is the process in which a product is chosen in comparison with expert knowledge

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