product analysis and systems Flashcards
form and function
features that have initial impact on customer
what are things to consider when thinking about aesthetics
shape, colour, texture, styling, fashion
user interference
visible features on how the customer will use the product
why is styling important to a company?
-can be distinguished from other products
-builds strong brand image
retro styling
modern products based on old designs but include new technology and refinement
ISO international standards
technical specification/ standard among manufacturers in global market
e.g a M4 threaded screw would be same in UK, China, US, and Europe
BSI- British Standards Institution
national technical based standards for UK for a wide range of products and services
products must comply with this before they can be sold on the market
kite mark
products have to comply with safety regulations
consumers can be confident and know product is safe if they see it
European regulations
CE mark certifies that product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements
quality marks
marks on products that show they have been tested for a certain quality
what should toys be tested for?
choking hazards, finger traps, toxic finishes and sharp items.
packing have logos showing that the product has none of those hazards
what test should furniture and clothing go through?
flammability test
logo for passing test
food products quality marks
regulations regarding quality and source
e.g eggs lion quality mark, farm food standard assured logo
what tests should safety equipment undergo?
impact tests to see if they are suitable for purpose
what should electrical products be tested for?
safety
safety mark logo to prove they have passed
evolution
products changing overtime
e.g developments in technology, material used and shape
what causes global warming?
build up of greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide
what causes an increase in carbon dioxide?
deforestation- cutting down trees means less carbon dioxide is taken out of the environment by them
uses of fossil fuels such as coal and oil which adds carbon dioxide to the air
in response to these environmental issues what does the government say products should have?
-eco label
-low sulphur diesel
-lead free petrol
-CFC free aerosols
-plastic bags must be paid for to encourage people to use reusable bags
what happens if products do not conform with the environmental polices?
higher taxes or financial penalties
intellectual property
right bestowed by the patent office which gives legal recognition to the ownership or brand names and gives you to right to stop others from exploiting or copying your property
how long do trade marks last?
forever, must be renewed every 10 years
is copyright an automatic right?
yes, you don’t have to apply it is automatically protected
how long does copyright last for original music and literary work last?
creators life plus 70 years from their death
