Innovation
What is an invention?
The creation of something new.
Who is the person that develops a design solution
Designer.
Give ONE example of an emerging technology.
AI, robotics, 3D printing, smart materials, VR/AR, biotechnology, etc
What factor relates to how a design looks?
Aesthetics
What does a finance plan manage
Money/cost.
What is an innovation?
An improved idea that has been successfully developed
What is a target market?
The group of consumers who use a design for its intended purpose.
What is an emerging technology?
A new or developing technology with the potential for significant impact.
What factor relates to how well a product works?
Function
What does a Gantt chart manage
Time
Name THREE factors that can influence the success of an innovation.
Why do designers use prototypes?
To test and develop designs
What manufacturing process builds an object layer by layer?
Additive manufacturing/3D printing.
What is ergonomics?
Designing to suit human characteristics/needs.
Name the THREE main resources managed during a project.
Time, finance, and materials.
How can timing influence the success or failure of an innovation?
Launching too early may result in low consumer demand, while launching too late may allow competitors to dominate the market.
What is the difference between a patent and a copyright?
A patent protects functional inventions and new technological processes, while a copyright protects original artistic and literary expressions
What do CAD & CAM stand for?
Computer-Aided Design
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
What factor considers the environmental impact of a design?
Sustainability
What is ongoing evaluation?
Continually evaluating the design throughout its development.
What is entrepreneurial activity?
Identifying opportunities and taking risks to develop ideas into successful innovations/businesses.
How can changing social trends influence design?
Changes in consumer lifestyles, demographics, values, and expectations create new needs and alter demand.
Give ONE way emerging technology can affect designers.
Faster prototyping, improved communication, new manufacturing processes, automation, improved modelling, etc.
List FOUR ergonomic factors that could influence the design of a cordless power drill.
Handle shape, grip, weight distribution, trigger location, vibration, user fatigue, battery position, and controls.
What are the criteria to evaluate success?
Standards used to judge whether a design successfully meets its intended requirements.