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Question 1

what is user centred design strategy?

Answer 1

user centred design strategy is an iterative design process in which designers focus on the customer and their needs

Question 2

what is ergonomic design?

Answer 2

ergonomic design is when you design a product that is comfortable, efficient and safe for humans to use

Question 3

what is anthropometrics?

Answer 3

anthropometrics is the practice of taking measurements of the human body and provides categorised data that can be used by designers

Question 4

what is an example of ergonomic design?

Answer 4

examples of ergonomic design include:
- adjustable height desks
- foot rests
- finger grooves on handles

Question 5

what does the A in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 5

Aesthetics

Question 6

what does the first C in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 6

Cost

Question 7

what does the second C in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 7

Customer

Question 8

what does the E in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 8

Environmental impact

Question 9

what does the first S in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 9

Size

Question 10

what does the second S in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 10

Safety

Question 11

what does the F in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 11

Functionality

Question 12

what does the M in ACCESSFM stand for?

Answer 12

Materials

Question 13

what is a prototype?

Answer 13

a prototype is a full-size, working model of a product, and is the next stage of development after modelling

Question 14

what are the advantages of prototyping?

Answer 14

the advantages of prototyping include:
- early identification of design flaws
- ability to incorporate user feedback early on
- multiple opportunities to modify

Question 15

what are the disadvantages of prototyping?

Answer 15

the disadvantages of prototyping include:
- could be costly
- time consuming