Factors Affecting Design Flashcards
How do you remember the factors affecting design?
Queens Only Need A Sweet WAFFLE
What does the acronym Queens Only Need A Sweet WAFFLE stand for?
Quality
Obsolescence
Needs
Aesthetics
Short and long environmental impact
WHS
Appropriateness of design solution
Function
Finance
Life cycle analysis
Ergonomics
What is quality?
A measure of excellence which closely links to durability
What contributes to qaulity?
Exceptional materials, finishes, custom production, high quality control mechanisms
What is obsolescence?
Refers to a product that is replaced by a new product that achieves the same function
What is built in obsolescence?
A product that is designed to fail within a given time period
What is needs analysis?
An exploration of the problem, evaluate current solutions and further examine the target market
How can short term environmental consequences be reduced?
By making informed choices about resource, manufacturing wastage and pollution
What are some long term impacts?
Global warming, rising sea levels and loss of biodiversity
What is sustainability?
Involves using only the necessary amounts to ensure future generations can use natural resources
What does WHS stand for?
Work health and safety
What is WHS?
The rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the workplace to be safe
What does appropriateness of the design solution mean?
Does the final product perform the task it was designed for and is it appropriate for the selected target market
What is included in finance?
Research and development, manufacturing, distribution of product and ongoing marketing costs
What is a life-cycle analysis?
It is a cradle to cradle evaluation which examines the environmental impact of the product
What is ergonomics?
The relationship between the user and their environment
Why is the consideration of ergonomics important?
To ensure the design solution fits the consumer
What can lead to the failure of a design?
Insufficient market research, insufficient testing during the product development phase, lack of suitable market.
What are the 6 steps of the design process?
Analysis
Investigation
Ideas and possible solutions
Research and testing
Modification and refinement
Realisation
Evaluation
What are the three social influences on design?
Multiculturalism, social class and egalitarianism
How does multiculturalism influence design?
Cultural values and beliefs must be considered
What is egalitarianism?
Equal rights and opportunities for all, ensuring no further marginalisation is created
What 7 factors impact success of inovations?
Timing, available and emerging technologies, historical and cultural, political, economic, legal factors and marketing strategies
What are common characteristics of an entrepreneur?
Passionate about their work
Problem solvers
Innovative
Risk takers
What is the importance of ongoing evaluation?
Ensures you stay on track
Ensure most suitable design solution is achieved
What is innovative technology and why is it beneficial?
Innovative technology is used to improve an existing product or system and in turn improve an individuals quality of life
How to analyse?
this would lead to… which would result in… . Therefore impacting…
