Factors of Design
What does LCA stand for?
Life Cycle Analysis
Define the term ethics.
the discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong.
What are the two sources of research?
Primary and Secondary
Name one social trend that effects innovation.
- Social conscience issues
- Social media and viral products
- Demand for environmentally friendly products
MC- 10 marks
SA- 15 marks
ER- 15 marks
What factors refers to how a user interacts with a product, i.e comfort or grip
Ergonomic
Name one renewable energy source designers can utilise in production.
Solar, wind, hydro
Name two different presentation techniques designers use.
- Prototypes
- Renders
- Graphs
- Moodboards
1. Raw materials
2. Manufacturing
3. Distribution
4. Consumer use
5. Disposal
What are two technologies often used by design teams to collaborate on a group project?
- Zoom
- Microsoft teams
- Google Docs
- Canva shared file
When does a product become obsolete?
When it is no longer needed, used or able to be updated.
Provides the owner with the sole authority to control the use of their invention, preventing others from manufacturing, using, or selling it without permission.
Patent
What is a design brief?
A design brief is a document for a design project developed by a designer in consultation with a client.
How would global recessions affect innovations?
Consumers have less surplus money to spend on luxury goods so spending on new technology is reduced.
Name two sustainable materials that could be used over plywood to create a shelf.
- upcycled timber slab offcuts
- Bamboo
- Glass
- Recycled plastic melted down
- Melted down scrap metal
What two factors start with the letter A.
Aesththics
Appropriateness of Design
What are two responsibilities for designers when designing products that are considered 'sustainable'
- Transparency of materials soucing on packaging
- Consider the conditions of employees where it is manufactured
-Source where possible high quality materials that will extend life of product.
Provide 3 reasons a designer whould create a prototype.
- Avoid mistakes early on in the deisgn process
- Used to gather market feedback on design elements
- Turn abstract ideas into something concrete
Describe how new technologies and working from home impact the work of a designer. Positive impacts only
Technologies make working more efficently and faster through AI and faster processing
Working from home mean reduced travel to work and a better work life balance.
What is the role of standards australia in designing and producing?
A non for profit commitee that collaborates to develop standards, which apply to any product. They keep consumers safe by maintaining qualityy, function and benchmarks.
Name one short term and one long term environmental consequence of industrial production.
ST= oil spills, fires or waste pollution
LT= persistant air pollution, increased temperatures from gas emissions
- Biodegradable
- Eco friendly
- 100% plastic free
- Zero waste
- All natural products
How do action plans and ongoing evaluations help to create a successful design?
Actions plans will ensure the project is completed in a timely manner and help focus the designer. Ongoing evaluations will ensure deisgn flaws are picked up early.
What is a free trade agreement?
A document between two or more countries that reduces or eliminates barriers to trade in goods, services, and investments, facilitating stronger economic ties between the participating nations
I- customised design by choosing colour scheme
S- Increased water intake improving health and fitness.
E- Metal is more durable and can be melted down to be reused for future products