selecting materials

Question 1

why should functionality be considered when selecting a material

Answer 1

because it must have the properties that help it do the ob it’s supposed to do in a product

Question 2

why should availability be considered when picking a material

Answer 2

because it is important you get what you need in a suitable form, so that you have you product/ material on time

Question 3

why should aesthetics be considered when picking a material

Answer 3

you need your product to look good if you want to attract a certain audience
- e.g - bright colours for children
consider colour, surface finishes

Question 4

why should cost of materials be considered when selecting a material

Answer 4

how much you are going to sell the product for is important, you shouldn’t send a lot on expensive materials, if you are going to sell the product cheaply as you’ll lose money

Question 5

why should environmental factors be considered when selecting a material

Answer 5

• using more sustainable materials which are biodegradable and recyclable limit the environmental impact

Question 6

why should social factors be considered when choosing a material

Answer 6

because as designers, there is a social responsibility to act in a way that benefits society
- for example, using fairtrade may be more expensive, but they benefit the lives of farmers and workers who provide the materials

Question 7

all things that need to be considered when selecting a material

Answer 7

functionality
availability
aesthetics
cost of materials
environmental factors
social factors
ethical factors
cultural factors