Roles In Design Process Flashcards
What is the role of the client
individual/group
May be entrepreneurs trying to make money
Will directly finance the project/or get funding
Identify a need/niche that requires a new product
Will commission designers to develop a product
What is the role of the designer?
Works with client to make design brief and specification
Conduct market research to identify target market
Identify specific features needed
Develops product concepts
Work on marketing strategies
What is the role of the inventor?
Individual/group
Produce ideas for a new/improved product
Communicate ideas using sketches and models
May give idea to designer to make it more sellable
What is the role of the design maker?
Individual
Design product and make it
Small-scale production
E.g. Potter/jewellery maker
What is the role of the maker?
Manufacture the product that has been designed
What is the role of the manufacturer?
Company owned by client/independent company that is commissioned
What is the role of the user?
Individual/group
Make use of the product
What is global manufacturing
possible as a result of having Internet
Designing in one part of the world
Manufacturing else where
What are the advantages of global manufacture?
:) lower labour costs
:) cheaper/readily available raw materials
:) access to expertise in specific manufacturing process
:) more profits made by the company
