Industrial design

Question 1

what is the primary mission of ID?

Answer 1

to design the aspects of a product that relate to the user

-aesthetics and ergonomics

Question 2

why is ID important?

Answer 2

The more a product us seen or used by people the more it will depend on good ID for it’s success

Question 3

for which types of products are ID extra important?

Answer 3

For products that are characterized by a high degree of user interaction and need for aesthetic appeal

• ID should be involved throughout the product development process
  —> to make sure not being overlooked or ignored by technical staff

Question 4

for what kind of products is it ok for ID to be included later in the process?

Answer 4

When product’s success relies more on technology

Question 5

what can active involvement. of ID on the product development team help with?

Answer 5

Promote good communication between functional groups
—> facilitate coordinations
—> translate into higher-quality products