Design factors
Name five factors affecting design
appropriateness of the design solution, needs, function, aesthetics, finance, ergonomics, OHS, Quality, short- and long-term environmental consequences, obsolescence, life cycle analysis
Name two major forms of pollution.
waste pollution, noise pollution, water pollution
Identify two different types of research.
quantitative, qualitative, primary, secondary
List three factors that impact the success of an innovation.
- timing
- available and emerging technologies
- historical, cultural ands political factors
- environmental issues
- economic and legal factors
- marketing strategies
Outline two elements of design
line and direction, value, colour, shape and size, texture
What is the life cycle analysis?
refers to the assessment of raw material production, manufacture, distribution, use and disposal. The aim is that each product life cycle goes from cradle to cradle.
Suggest 4 ideas that promote creativity.
brainstorming, writing down good ideas, talking to people, looking at other solutions, sketching your ideas, developing prototypes and models
Identify two key agencies that impact innovation.
- Government agencies e.g. NSW work cover, NSW department of fair trading
- Commercial agencies e.g. trademark and patent attorneys
- Industrial agencies e.g. trade unions
Outline two principles of design.
proportion, rhythm, contrast and harmony, unity, balance, emphasis, repetition
Analyse the rights and responsibilities of designers when designing a new product.
- safety e.g. end user, WHS
- ethical issues e.g. conduct, moral concerns
- legal implications e.g. confidentiality
- Intellectual property e.g. responsibility not to copy others
- Cultural appropriateness
- Environmental issues e.g. ecological footprint
- Working conditions
to enhance their work. Online platforms,, robotics and automation are all accessible and available to improve efficiency, quality and communication
Mr Collimore is one of the following:
a) very lame
b) super cool
c) thinks he is cooler than he is
d) looks a lot like Chris Hemsworth
Explain how the development of innovative products may contribute to the quality of life.
Everyday activities faster, easier and less labour intensive. Improve quality and capabilities of travel and safety. Medical innovations - speed of recovery, prolonged life