Intro to Formulation Flashcards
Formulation science
making products from raw material using natural, human and social sciences
Formulated product
composed of at least two ingredients selected, processed and combined specifically for properties, functionality and performance
Formulated product examples
cosmetics, agricultural, pharmaceuticals, cleaning, food, packaging, construction, electronics
Design process
Double diamond
Double diamond phases
Discover
Define
Develop
Deliver
Formulation design tasks
Market research
Product research
Choose/source ingredients
Develop recipe
Prototype
Test and modify
Manufacture
Evaluate and analyse
Customer involvement in design process
Everything is for consumer needs so market research is important. how and why they want the product and how will they use it, designing for the customer
Pharmaceutical formulations
tablets, liquid actives, ointments, inhalers, injections
Food formulations
mayo, pasta, chocolate, juice, literally anything. powders, solids, liquids, pastes…
Costmetics
toothpaste, moisturiser, makeup, soap
Household
cleaning sprays and creams and soaps
Polymers and plastic
tyres, leather, polyurethane foam, thermoplastics, duroplastics, elastomers
Construction
paint, adhesives, plaster
Packaging
glass, plastic, cardboard
Elements of formulated product designs
aesthetic, functionality, convenience, performance
