Factors Affecting Design

Question 1

How do you remember the factors affecting design?

Answer 1

Queens Only Need A Sweet WAFFLE

Question 2

What does the acronym Queens Only Need A Sweet WAFFLE stand for?

Answer 2

Quality
Obsolescence
Needs
Aesthetics
Short and long environmental impact
WHS
Appropriateness of design solution
Function
Finance
Life cycle analysis
Ergonomics

Question 3

What is quality?

Answer 3

A measure of excellence which closely links to durability

Question 4

What contributes to qaulity?

Answer 4

Exceptional materials, finishes, custom production, high quality control mechanisms

Question 5

What is obsolescence?

Answer 5

Refers to a product that is replaced by a new product that achieves the same function

Question 6

What is built in obsolescence?

Answer 6

A product that is designed to fail within a given time period

Question 7

What is needs analysis?

Answer 7

An exploration of the problem, evaluate current solutions and further examine the target market

Question 8

How can short term environmental consequences be reduced?

Answer 8

By making informed choices about resource, manufacturing wastage and pollution

Question 9

What are some long term impacts?

Answer 9

Global warming, rising sea levels and loss of biodiversity

Question 10

What is sustainability?

Answer 10

Involves using only the necessary amounts to ensure future generations can use natural resources

Question 11

What does WHS stand for?

Answer 11

Work health and safety

Question 12

What is WHS?

Answer 12

The rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the workplace to be safe

Question 13

What does appropriateness of the design solution mean?

Answer 13

Does the final product perform the task it was designed for and is it appropriate for the selected target market

Question 14

What is included in finance?

Answer 14

Research and development, manufacturing, distribution of product and ongoing marketing costs

Question 15

What is a life-cycle analysis?

Answer 15

It is a cradle to cradle evaluation which examines the environmental impact of the product

Question 16

What is ergonomics?

Answer 16

The relationship between the user and their environment

Question 17

Why is the consideration of ergonomics important?

Answer 17

To ensure the design solution fits the consumer

Question 18

What can lead to the failure of a design?

Answer 18

Insufficient market research, insufficient testing during the product development phase, lack of suitable market.

Question 19

What are the 6 steps of the design process?

Answer 19

Analysis
Investigation
Ideas and possible solutions
Research and testing
Modification and refinement
Realisation
Evaluation

Question 20

What are the three social influences on design?

Answer 20

Multiculturalism, social class and egalitarianism

Question 21

How does multiculturalism influence design?

Answer 21

Cultural values and beliefs must be considered

Question 22

What is egalitarianism?

Answer 22

Equal rights and opportunities for all, ensuring no further marginalisation is created

Question 23

What 7 factors impact success of inovations?

Answer 23

Timing, available and emerging technologies, historical and cultural, political, economic, legal factors and marketing strategies

Question 24

What are common characteristics of an entrepreneur?

Answer 24

Passionate about their work
Problem solvers
Innovative
Risk takers

Question 25

What is the importance of ongoing evaluation?

Answer 25

Ensures you stay on track
Ensure most suitable design solution is achieved

Question 26

What is innovative technology and why is it beneficial?

Answer 26

Innovative technology is used to improve an existing product or system and in turn improve an individuals quality of life

Question 27

How to analyse?

Answer 27

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