UNIT 13 2.6

Question 1

What does social mean?

Answer 1

Relating to society or organisation

Question 2

What does moral mean

Answer 2

concern with the principles of right and wrong behaviour (within yourself)

Question 3

What does ethical mean?

Answer 3

Relating to moral principles or brand of knowledge dealing with these (with a group)

Question 4

What is CSR?

Answer 4

Corporate social responsibility relates to a company’s efforts to support society and sustainable development; being responsible for their own impact

Question 4

What can be the social impacts of design?

Answer 4

Issues can arise when a new product has an unforeseen side effect on a group of people. Designs that have a positive impact may influence issues such as wealth well-being, housing

Question 5

Explain the Case study of Bosch

Answer 5

Bosch is a global manufacturing company who have committed to being carbon neutral by 2020. They believe they will be the first organisation to achieve this. Their energy efficiency program plans to save 1.7 terawatts hours of power, enough to power a small city for a year

Question 6

What are the moral implications of design?

Answer 6

Some of the mobile technology we carry around can listen to, and record conversations. Police are trailing face recognition software on the highstreet and at events

Question 7

What are ways in which designs can cause offence?

Answer 7

Cultural issues can arise when a design fails to investigate whether a new product could cause offence. Common issues are the inappropriate use of colour, words, gestures, signs and symbols, which have different meaning around the world

Question 8

What does the design that has a positive impact involve?

Answer 8

1. Using only renewable materials from manage sources
2. Using renewable energy to power the production of products
3. Using recycled materials
4. Designing products to be repairable, reusable, and recyclable
5. Producing products with low power consumption
6. Design products with fewer components and less weight
7. Designing products that are upgradable to extend their life
8. Creating products that are sourced, produced and sold locally

Question 9

What are the 6Rs of sustainability (Best to Worst)

Answer 9

Refuse
Rethink
Reduce
Reuse
Repair
Recycle

Question 11

What is inclusive design?

Answer 11

Developed to be easily used by the elders, the disabled, the large, the small. One size does not fit all

Question 12

How has products been designed for the disabled?

Answer 12

New materials have enabled new and improved designs of prostheses.
Body scanners and 3D printing technology can make more comfortable customised sockets so limbs for better can be worn for longer. Lightweight and flexible materials can improve shock, absorbency and freedom of movement