p2- design process

Question 1

design process

Answer 1

an organised way of designing and making a prototype of a product

Question 2

design brief

Answer 2

outline the needs/wants of specific user or target market

Question 3

primary research

Answer 3

-use product for intended task to obtain first hand knowledge
- assess function, components, materials, manufacture,
- assess ergonomic features
-check consumer needs and wants
- toughness and tensile strength data for materials

Question 4

inspiration materials

Answer 4

moodboards, inspirational boxes eg samples, materials

Question 5

design specification

Answer 5

after investigation and analysis of research
- function
-user-environment
-sustainability
- maintenance
-size - weight
-ergonomics
- aesthetic
- cost -quality
- safe

Question 6

SCAMPER

Answer 6

A technique to create a new ideas based on elements of existing designs

Question 7

Modelling

Answer 7

producing a 3D CAD design or a physical mock-up of a design

Question 8

planning

Answer 8

careful planning and preparation are crucial to success
- graphical method such as CPA
-flow charts

Question 9

iterative process

Answer 9

focus groups and individual feedback