product considerations Flashcards
name the 6 functions of fabric in everyday life
Shelter - tents protection - clothes shoes comfort - bedding decoration - wall hangings toys and games - soft toys practical tools, e.g. nappies, T-towels, sacks
name 6 types of machine used in textiles
Standard sewing machine Embroidery sewing machine Computerized sewing machine Over-locker Knitting machine Loom
Name 5 pieces of non machine equipment used in textiles
Mannequins Scissors Pinking sheers Tape measures Embroideryframes
name 4 advanced applications of textiles
Roads and infrastructure Civil engineering transport flooring medicine agriculture architecture specialist protective clothing
name some specialist colour and design equipment
batik pots
Screen printing mesh and squeegee
fabric pens and crayons
Give 1 reason for using an overlocker
It joins and finishes a seam to give a professional finish and can also add decorative edges
What is a component
an item that becomes part of the final product
Name the 2 types of research
Primary research - gathering the information yourself, shows,exhibitions, surveys
Secondary Research - information collected by other people, statistics, websites, newspapers, magazines
Name 5 places that designers can get inspiration from
Art Graphics and photographs Materials and fabrics Exhibitions and shows Cinema Travel Architecture Nature
What is product Analysis and name the 3 main processes
product analysis involves taking apart an existing product to identify its key features
Analyse
Assess
identify
Name the 3 types of specifications
Design specification
Product specification
manufacturing specfiication
Name 4 things to consider in a design specification
form, what shape function - what is it for user requirement performance requirements e.g what properties, waterproof, strong etc how much do you need how much should it cost sustainability, can we keep making it
Colour is divided into 3 main groups
Primary - red yellow and blue
Secondary mixed from 2 primaries e.g. green oranage and purple
Tertiary - mixed from 3 primary colours
Describing colours - what is monochromatic ?
The use of shades, tones and hints of just 1 colour e.g. black including grey through to white
What are complimentary or contrasting colours
colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel which cause a contrast e.g. like red and green
