Topic 5.7: specification Flashcards
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Market specifications
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- developed from careful analysis and research of the target market and user need
- should identify essential requirements a product must satisfy in relation to the market and user needs
2
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Target markets and target audiences
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- target market describes the sectors and segments within a population.
- target audience: specific group within the target mkt at which a product or the marketing message of a product is aimed at
3
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Market analysis
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- market analysis refers to an appraisal of the economic viability of the proposed design from a market perspective. Economic viability refers to the ability of the product to make profit.
4
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Expert appraisal
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reliance on the knowledge and skills of an expert in the operation of a product
5
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literature review
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consumer reports, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, manufacturers information, etc to conduct research.
6
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performance test
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testing and evaluating a product under specific conditions
7
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user research
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obtaining users responses through questionnaires/surveys and interviews
8
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user trial
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observation of people using a product and collection of comments from people who have a used product
9
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Design specifications
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- a list of requirements, constraints and considerations that a yet to be designed product must fulfil
- constraints: elements that can not be changed, limitations or essential requirements for the design
- considerations: elements of the design that must be thought about might have multiple solutions and it is up to the designer to find the optimum solution