D&T Content 1
Explain two different types of evaluation completed during the design of a project
Identifies and explains/relates characteristics and features of two different types of evaluation. E.g. Ongoing evaluation – Prototype, Evaluation from end user - Survey
What are three types of management plans.
Action, time and finance
How is a designers intellectual property protected
Through patents, trademarks, copyright, and registered designs
Identify 2 safe workplace practices when designing a product.
Wearing protective equipment including glasses and keeping the area around clean to limit safety risks
Name four different factors affecting design
Needs, function, finance, aesthetics, ergonomics, work health and safety, quality, obsolescence, short- and long-term environmental consequences and life cycle analysis
Explain how the influence of current trends in society impact design and production
Social trends influencing designing and producing include social, global, political, economic and environmental factors
What is the impact of sustainable technologies on the environment
They have a light ecological footprint, use less energy, use less resources, they don’t deplete natural resources or pollute the environment. Promote a cradle-to-cradle approach.
What are different types of research methods
Data collection, analysis, interpretation and application of conclusions
List three communication techniques used in research
Presenting information, visualising solutions, communication and presentation methods appropriate to the target market
What is an entreprenuer?
An individual who creates a new business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator, a source of new ideas, goods, services, and business/or procedures.
How does the function factor affect designing and producing?
Functional considerations are requirements the clients want. These requirements influence the designers decisions as they are mindful of how well they need to satisfy the customers needs and wants.
What are some ethical and environmental considerations for designers?
Sustainable technologies, sustainable resources, renewable and non-renewable resource management, responsibilities to sustain the environment
Identify a social trend that influences design
Being more ecofriendly, community values, religion, music, fashion and literary trends, styles and practices.
List some factors affecting the development of emerging technologies
Ecological, economic, social, ethical and legal implications
List 3 factors affecting the success of innovation
Any three of the following: Timing, available and emerging technologies, historical and cultural, political, economic, and legal factors, marketing strategies