Year 11 Flashcards
Client
The person who orders and is paying for the product
End user
The person who wears/uses the end product
Constraints
Aspects of the design brief that cannot be changed
Considerations
Aspects of the design brief that must be thought out and can be changed
Design brief
A written statement outlining the design problem and its requirements
Evaluation criteria
Turning constraints into questions
Sustainability
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, and it should blend the fulfillment of human needs with the protection of air, soil, water and all forms of life
Pillars of sustainability
Social
Environmental
Economics
Social
Ensuring the needs of people are considered and addressed
Environmental
Consists of air, water, land, animals and plant growth
Economics
Needs to occur without negativity impacting on community well-being or environmental integrity
Primary functions
The main purpose of a product
Secondary
Differentiate products from their competitors
Kettle
Primary- boils water
Secondary- pour water safely, strong handle , be able to be filled easily and a boiling indicator
Sunglasses
Primary- eye protection from the sun
Secondary- to fit the user, to remain on the wearers eyes, to be fashionable and to be stored safely when not in use