Functional Design

Question 1

What are considerations of functional designs?

Answer 1

-The main Function
-Best use of components and manufacturing=reduce cost of product
-Make the product work as intended= simplify the design
-Less is more=elegant solution

Question 2

how do you identify a products function?

Answer 2

-Refer to original requirements
-Can’t be done in isolation
-No redundant functions

Question 3

Why can’t identifying products function be done in isolation?

Answer 3

-Need to understand and interpret customer requirements
-Will result in an unsatisfactory product
-Avoids ambiguity(vagueness) from interpreting correctly

Question 4

How to clarify function?

Answer 4

-No ambiguity
-intuitive use- no confusion
-Prediction of performance
-Ease of use