specification

Question 1

what is a design specification?

Answer 1

• its a statement of what the not yet designed product is intended to do
• it ensures that the design and development meets the needs of the user

Question 2

what is in a specification

Answer 2

• the aim of the product
• how it achieves its purpose
• the target market
• economic factors
• apperance and finish
• aesthetic considerations

Question 3

primary specification for a reading lamp

Answer 3

• material must be suitable source and display this information to consumer
• the weight must not exceed a total weight of 2kg
• the individual components must be easily removed for replacement purpose (light bulb)

Question 4

secondary specification for a reading lamp

Answer 4

• can be a range of colours
• can consider different materials for construction
• used in a variety of environments

Question 5

assessing aesthetics

Answer 5

• use of market research to asses consumer taste
• preferences to colour, style form of products
• test may include a rating chart with preferences

Question 6

assessing function

Answer 6

• testing the function of a product safety test
• effectiveness in different situation - such as wind tunnel
• how well the product performance, test its epcpxepted life

Question 7

assessing reliability

Answer 7

• function over ap period of time - with test rigs
• a range of consumer feed back systems and rating charts to asses peroconances within specific target audiences
• consumers test to display reliaibltly/ ease of use

Question 8

on going evaluation

Answer 8

• enables designers to asses viably of design solutions
• makes sure they meet the needs form their research
• and make judgement on testing