Product Evolution (Y11 - Autumn 1)

Question 1

Technology Push Definition

Answer 1

Research and development in science and industry can lead to new discoveries, which can be used to improve existing products or develop new ones.

This is known as technologh push, and it happens before there is consumer demand for a product. Research and devlopment is valuable for companies who are the first to introduce a new, innovative product.

Question 2

Technology Push Examples

Answer 2

• Mobile Phones
• Apple Pencils/Electronic Styluses
• Electric Cars

Question 3

Market Pull Definition

Answer 3

Market pull is when product ideas are produced in response to market forces or customer needs.

Examples of this include development of cameras, which has become smaller, more lightweight and higher performing as a result of customer needs.

Question 4

Market Pull Examples

Answer 4

• Apple Pencils/Electronic Stylus
• Eco-Friendly Cars
• Cameras

Question 5

Pros and Cons of CAD

Answer 5

Pros:

• Ideas can be drawn and developed quickly
• Designs can be viewed from all angles and with a range of materials
• Some testing and consumer feedback can be done before costly production takes place

Cons:

• Expensive to set up
• Needs a skilled workforce
• Difficult to keep up with constrantly changing and improving technology

Question 6

Pros and Cons of CAM

Answer 6

Pros:

• Fast and accurate production
• Machines can run constantly on repetitive tasks

Cons:

• Expensive to set up
• Needs a skilled workforce of engineers

Question 7

Who Has Responsibility In Keeping/Making Products Environemntally Sustainable?

Answer 7

Everyone has a shared responsibility, so this includes the:

• Designer
• Maker
• Retailer
• Consumer

Careful design and effective management of the production prcoess can substantially reduce the impact that a product has on the environment.

Question 8

How Can Designers Especially Help To Make Product’ More Environmentally Sustainable?

Answer 8

Designers need to understand the challenges of using raw materials and the processes avaliable to limit the amount of waste when manufacturing a product.

Question 9

Why Does Deforstation Take Place

Answer 9

There are many reasons that deforestation takes place and these can include:
-The demand for Timber
-To create grazing space for animals or crops
(More include:
-To create space for mining for metal ores.
-To create space for roads/transport links
-To create space for renewable energy sources (e.g a hydroelectric dam))

Question 10

What Association Try To Stop Deforestation And Increase Sustainability?

Answer 10

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) are an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC has developed a system of forest certification and product labelling that enables people to identify responsibly sourced wood, paper and other forest products.

Question 11

Why Is Global Warming Thought To Occur

Answer 11

• Burning of fossil fuels
• Use of vehicles in transportation
• Land Clearing
• Agriculture (Cattle Ranching with animals such as cows)

Question 12

Potential Solutions that Designers Could Consider To Combat Global Warming

Answer 12

• Choosing different materials (more sustainable ones)
• Using alternate energy to power machines
• Use less material (be more effective/efficient with resources)
• Consume less power
• Design products that can be recyled at the end of use

Question 13

What Do Fairtrade Do?

Answer 13

Fairtrade works with farming co-operatives, businesses and governments to make trade fair.

Together with Fairtrade farmers and workers, Fairtrade aim to create a world in which trade is based on fairness so that producers earn secure and sustainable livelihoods. Fairtrade has a network of dedicated supporters who help to raise awareness of the issues of unfair trade and fundraise to support them in their work.