Oppotunities And Constraints That Influence Design And Making

Question 1

What does analysing existing products with similar features do?

Answer 1

Helps a designer to understand the users needs

Helps them consider how they may be able to improve upon an existing design with their own design solution

Question 2

When dissembling a product for analysis you need to consider…

Answer 2

Function
Materials and components
Methods of construction and manufacture
Ergonomics and anthropometric consideration
Aesthetics, fashion and style
How the product impacts the environment during use
Ease of recycling
How the product has been influenced by the work of the past and present designers

Question 3

Why should you look at different materials, components and processes used to produce a product?

Answer 3

To help you understand why they have been chosen e.g. which material’s properties make it suitable for its purpose

Question 4

What can be done by analysing materials, components and processes?

Answer 4

May be able to establish more suitable materials / different processes you could use to develop an improved product

Question 5

What are you looking for in product analysis?

Answer 5

Standard components - clips, fasteners, bindings, hinges, bolts
Structural integrity- construction, assembly, reinforcement, folds
Scale of production - batch/ mass production, one off, just in time, bespoke

Question 6

What are designers often influenced by?

Answer 6

Distinctive design styles associated with a specific time period -emulate characteristics of style into own design
New trends and forecasts predicting future trends -change quickly
Technology- large influence on 21st century design trends
Increased consumer awareness about environmental issues and need for sustainable
More aware of increasing globalisation- importance of ethical design

Question 7

Ethical

Answer 7

Correct, good or honourable.

Aim for an ethical approach when designing a product

Question 8

When developing new products, designers need to understand the requirements for…

Answer 8

Their target market

Whether there is likely to be a demand for the product

Question 9

Marketing

Answer 9

The business of promoting and selling a product; it can include advertising and promotion, and market research.