Investigating Flashcards
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Examples of primary data
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- Market research: gathering data about user needs and existing products
- Focus groups: a group of people who are the target market of a product
- Product analysis: looking at the form and function of existing products can help improve new developments
- Anthropometrics: studying body measures to make the product more comfortable to use
- Ergonomics: designing the product to fit the user
2
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What is iterative design?
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- A circular design process that models, evaluates and improves designs based on the results of testing
3
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Different types of testing
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- Destructive testing: tests the product to the extremes to see what conditions it can tolerate
- Non-destructive testing: tests the model to identify areas of weakness without destroying it
- Market testing: tests the product with its target market to give feedback on performance and design
4
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What is user-centred design?
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- When the end user is consulted throughout the manufacturing process
