Mass production Flashcards
what is obsolescence?
No longer in use as it has been replaced with something new or different
Advantages of obsolescence
Encourage innovation pushing businesses to develop something new, market growth, increased consumer demand, improved performance.
Disadvantages of obsolescence
Wasted resource, environmental impact, planned obsolescence, job losses and products becoming expensive.
technological obsolescence
Staying in competition with other companies to make sure they are meeting all the requirements - iPhone
postponed obsolescence
When companies launch a new product even though they already have the technology to release a better product at the time. - Xbox
Physical obsolescence
When the design of a product determines its lifespan/ the product breaks and stops working - light bulbs
Style obsolescence
When fashion and trends change to make products seem out of date - clothes
Batch production- advantages
Reduce set up cost
Quality control
Flexibility
Cost efficient
Customizability
Batch production- disadvantages
Slight variations in different batches
Resource wastage
Potential for obsolescence
High inventory costs
Production delays
Mass production- advantages
Lower labour costs
Improved productivity
Efficient
High production volume
Consistency
Lower unit costs for consumers
Investment in technology
Mass production- disadvantages
Lack of flexibility
High initial investment
Quality control issues
Limits customization
Overproduction
One off production- advantages
Uniqueness
Flexibility
Reduced waste
Customer satisfaction
Freedom
High quality control
Niche
One off production- disadvantages
Slow production time
High production costs
Skilled labour
Inefficiency
Inconsistent similarity
How did design revolve around the consumer?
In the 1950s design was centred around the teenager and how the rock and roll era encourage innovation and unique thinking.
This would heavily influence design and how products were marketed towards people.
Children as the new consumer - to encourage interest in products at an early age.
