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product analysis and systems Flashcards

1
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form and function

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features that have initial impact on customer

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what are things to consider when thinking about aesthetics

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shape, colour, texture, styling, fashion

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user interference

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visible features on how the customer will use the product

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4
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why is styling important to a company?

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-can be distinguished from other products
-builds strong brand image

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5
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retro styling

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modern products based on old designs but include new technology and refinement

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ISO international standards

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technical specification/ standard among manufacturers in global market
e.g a M4 threaded screw would be same in UK, China, US, and Europe

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BSI- British Standards Institution

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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

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kite mark

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products have to comply with safety regulations
consumers can be confident and know product is safe if they see it

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European regulations

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CE mark certifies that product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements

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quality marks

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marks on products that show they have been tested for a certain quality

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what should toys be tested for?

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choking hazards, finger traps, toxic finishes and sharp items.
packing have logos showing that the product has none of those hazards

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what test should furniture and clothing go through?

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flammability test
logo for passing test

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food products quality marks

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regulations regarding quality and source
e.g eggs lion quality mark, farm food standard assured logo

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what tests should safety equipment undergo?

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impact tests to see if they are suitable for purpose

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what should electrical products be tested for?

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safety
safety mark logo to prove they have passed

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16
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evolution

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products changing overtime
e.g developments in technology, material used and shape

17
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what causes global warming?

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build up of greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide

18
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what causes an increase in carbon dioxide?

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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

19
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in response to these environmental issues what does the government say products should have?

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-eco label
-low sulphur diesel
-lead free petrol
-CFC free aerosols
-plastic bags must be paid for to encourage people to use reusable bags

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what happens if products do not conform with the environmental polices?

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higher taxes or financial penalties

21
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intellectual property

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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

22
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how long do trade marks last?

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forever, must be renewed every 10 years

23
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is copyright an automatic right?

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yes, you don’t have to apply it is automatically protected

24
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how long does copyright last for original music and literary work last?

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creators life plus 70 years from their death

25
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what must your product have/do to be eligible for a patent?

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-be new
-have an inventive step that is not obvious to someone with with knowledge and experience in the subject
-be capable of being made or be used in some kind of industry

26
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how long do patents last?

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20 years must be renewed every year

27
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which is the only intellectual property that protects around the world?

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copyright

28
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what do patents protect against?

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your idea being sold or made by somebody else

29
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what do trade marks protect against?

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use of your logo or trade mark by others

30
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what does registered design right protect against?

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your product being copied or sold

31
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what does copyright protect against?

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your work being copied or used without your consent

32
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what is protected when you have a patent?

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inventions

33
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what is protected when you have a trade mark?

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brand identity, words, logos and signs

34
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what is protected when you have registered design rights?

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appearance of product- shape

35
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what is protected when you have a copyright?

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music, art, film, books and broadcasts

36
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Dyson patent

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Dyson took legal action against hoover after they launched ‘vortex’ vacuum cleaning after using a process similar to Dysons dual cyclone vacuum. They had infringed Dysons patent which damaged Dyson. However, hoover received an injunction and were banned from using the technology even after the patent had expired

A-Level Product Design (8 decks)

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