product/services design

Question 1

what is the design mix

Answer 1

aesthetics - look,feel of the product
function - durability, reliability and purpose
economic manufacturing - can it be made quickly and effectively at a suitable costs

Question 2

what are the factors effecting design

Answer 2

reuse and recycle
ethical sourcing
resource depletion
waste minimisation

Question 3

re use and recycling

Answer 3

customers concerned about climate change and the effect on the enviroment
designers should consider materials that can be recycled
reuse product to extent its life cycle

Question 4

ethical sourcing

Answer 4

sourcing products from ethical businesses who treat staff and environment well.
ethical sourcing may increase production costs therefore decrease profit

Question 5

resource depletion

Answer 5

designers may looks for more sustainable resources to design products that are in plentiful supply as resources are becoming depleted

Question 6

waste minimisation

Answer 6

waste in production costs money as resources are not being used efficiently
helps reduce environment footprint