HSC Flashcards
What are some environmental trends affecting design and production?
Sustainability: Focus on renewable energy, reducing waste, recycling.
Climate Change Mitigation: Reducing carbon footprints, adopting carbon-neutral policies, reforestation.
How do environmental trends influence design and production?
Sustainability: Promotes eco-friendly designs and sustainable production methods.
Climate Change Mitigation: Drives innovation in green technology and renewable energy, lowering carbon emissions in production.
What social trends influence design and production?
Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasis on inclusivity across race, gender, etc.
Mental Health Awareness: Recognition of mental health importance, leading to increased resources and support.
How do social trends impact design and production?
Diversity and Inclusion: Leads to inclusive product designs and broader marketing strategies.
Mental Health Awareness: Prompts creation of environments and products that support mental well-being.
What are some technological trends affecting design and production?
Artificial Intelligence: Advancements in AI, automation, and machine learning.
Internet of Things (IoT): Growth of connected devices for smarter environments.
How do technological trends influence design and production?
Artificial Intelligence: Automates production, enhances product functionality, transforming industries.
Internet of Things (IoT): Enables smart product designs, leading to efficient, connected environments.
What economic trends affect design and production?
Gig Economy: Growth in freelance and contract work.
E-commerce Growth: Increase in online shopping, influencing consumer behavior.
How do economic trends impact design and production?
Gig Economy: Encourages flexible, portable product designs for freelance workers.
E-commerce Growth: Drives demand for efficient packaging and logistics, influencing product design for shipping.
What political trends influence design and production?
Populism: Growth of movements challenging political norms.
Regulatory Changes: Shifts in regulations across industries.
How do political trends impact design and production?
Populism: Can lead to regulatory changes impacting production standards.
Regulatory Changes: Forces adaptation to new standards, affecting safety, environmental compliance, and design.
What cultural trends affect design and production?
Digital Media Consumption: Increased streaming and online content consumption.
Wellness Movement: Focus on holistic health and well-being
How do cultural trends impact design and production?
Digital Media Consumption: Drives digital-friendly product designs.
Wellness Movement: Inspires health-promoting products, influencing design for user well-being.
What factors can help or hinder innovation success?
Timing: Right market timing can help, while being too early or late can hinder.
Marketing: Good marketing builds awareness; poor marketing limits reach.
Economy: Strong economy aids funding; downturns reduce consumer spending.
Ethical & Legal Issues: Compliance builds trust, but legal challenges can delay development.
Political Issues: Supportive policies assist innovation, while instability hinders it.
What are some agencies that influence innovation?
Standards Australia: Develops standards for product safety and reliability.
IP Australia: Manages intellectual property rights.
ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission): Ensures fair trading and consumer protection.
ARC (Australian Research Council): Funds research and fosters academic-industry collaboration.
CSIRO: Conducts research and partners with industry for technology commercialization.
AusIndustry: Provides grants and support for business innovation.
Austrade: Assists companies in international markets and attracts foreign investment.
National Measurement Institute (NMI): Maintains measurement standards for quality.
What is the role of entrepreneurs in innovation?
Innovation: Introduce new ideas and products.
Risk-taking: Invest resources despite risks.
Problem-solving: Address market gaps with solutions.
Economic Growth: Create jobs and stimulate activity.
Resource Management: Maximize productivity with resources.
Market Expansion: Reach new markets.
Leadership: Provide vision and motivation.
Social Impact: Contribute to societal well-being through ethical practices.