Product Design Y08 Spr1

Question 1

1.1 iteration/ iterative design process

Answer 1

The repetition of process until the desired outcome is achieved.

Question 2

1.2 design brief

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A statement given to the designer telling them what they need to design.

Question 3

1.3 analysis of brief

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Looking at the design brief in detail to identify WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY, HOW.

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1.4 task analysis

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Analysing exactly what is required of the product you have been asked to design & make.

Question 5

1.5 product analysis

Answer 5

Looking in detail at different aspects of a product (ACCESSFM).

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1.6 research

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Finding out information that will help you design & make a product ‘fit for purpose’.

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1.7 form

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The shape of a product and how it is put together.

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1.8 function

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What the product (& individual parts) need to do.

Question 9

1.9 design specification

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A list of requirements of the product decided at the design stage.

Question 10

2.0
WHO
WHAT
WHERE
WHY
HOW

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• Will be using the product?
• Does the product need to do?
• Will it be used?
• Is the product needed?
• Are you going to make the product? - *(What do you need to find out?)

Question 11

3.1 3 dimensional

Answer 11

A three-dimensional object is solid rather than flat, because it can be measured in three different directions, usually the height, length, and width. The abbreviation 3-D.

Question 12

3.2 isometric projection

Answer 12

A drawing technique that uses vertical lines and lines at 30⁰.

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3.3 2 point perspective

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A drawing technique that uses 2 vanishing points to help draw a 3d shape to give the illusion of depth.

Question 14

4.1 polymers

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Synthetic material mostly made from oil – usually called plastic.

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4.2 thermosetting polymer

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a polymer (plastic) that cannot be reshaped by heating – non-recyclable.

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4.3 thermoforming

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A polymer/plastic that can be reshaped by the application of heat – can be recycled into other products.

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4.4 plasticity

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The ability of a material to change shape permanently without cracking or breaking.

Question 18

5.1 What is ACCESS FM?

Answer 18

The acronym used when analysing products or design ideas:

Question 19

5.2 aesthetics

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•The look, feel, taste & smell of a product

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5.3 customer

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•Who the product is aimed at?

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5.4 cost

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•How much should it cost to produce?

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5.5 environment

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•Where will the product be used / how will it impact the environment?

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5.6 safety

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•How can you ensure it is safe to use?

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5.7 size

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•What size does it need to be?

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5.8 function/form

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•What does it need to do?

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5.9 materials

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•What properties does the material need to have?