Key definitions Flashcards
Ergonomics
- the study of people in relation to their environment.
- successful design must fir the body, be comfortable and easy to use
- concerned with the way people interact with products.
Anthropometrics
- the study of the sizes of humans
- designers use this information to make products of a suitable size
Technology push
Products are redesigned due to a development in technology
Market pull
Products are designed in response to market demands. Consumers demand new products
What are the 6 R’s
Reduce Recycle Reuse Rethink Refuse Repair
Why do product develop over time
- demand
- new technology
- peoples lifestyle changes
- knowledge
- materials
What is the product life cycle
(Revenue) Launch (incline) Growth (incline) Maturity (Peak) Decline (Decline)
EPOS
electric point of sale
Legislations
make sure products are safe to use fro the consumer
Natural Distribution
Products are deigned for the middle 90% or people, designer ignore the top and bottom 5% to minimise the impact of ‘abnormal data’
Social problems for companies
companies have social responsibilities
Moral problems for companies
companies are responsible for the safety of the customer
Tolerance`
The manufacturer must be sure of the measurements so components fit together. Given in two measurements 1 above 1 below`
CE
Conformite European symbol
CE is much… the BSI
lower standards
