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02. PDS Development and Idea Generation

02. PDS Development and Idea Generation

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Kevin Little

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28 Slides • 11 Questions

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What is the primary purpose of a design brief?

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To set out all parameters for a product

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To outline the technical specifications

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To set out the basic problem

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To determine the manufacturing cost

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Multiple Choice

Which two core parts make up a design brief?

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Form and function

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Cost and timeline

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Problem to be solved and solution to be designed

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Aesthetics and ergonomics

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Multiple Choice

A Product Design Specification (PDS) is described as:

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A document with basic project goals

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A detailed document outlining requirements for a product, service, or system

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A summary of design ideas

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A list of manufacturing processes

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a PDS?

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Performance targets

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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations

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Sketching skills assessment

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Material specifications

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Multiple Choice

When analysing a design brief, which set of questions helps develop ideas?

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The 5M's

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The 5W's

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The 3R's

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The 4D's

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What is the relationship between form and function?

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Form should always dominate function

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Function is secondary to form in product design

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Function influences form, often following it

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Form and function are independent of each other

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Which of the following is a specification consideration in a PDS?

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Sales targets

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User opinions

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Cooling and mass requirements

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Fashion trends

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What is a key difference between a design brief and a PDS?

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A design brief is more detailed than a PDS

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A PDS is flexible, while a design brief is not

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A PDS outlines only aesthetic considerations

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A design brief focuses on objectives, while a PDS provides technical criteria

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Why is a PDS considered a 'live' document?

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It includes animations and interactive content

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It is updated and modified as the project progresses

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It is only used during the manufacturing stage

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It contains temporary project goals

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Multiple Choice

Which factor is most closely related to the ergonomic principles in design?

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Cost-efficiency

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Compliance with standards

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Human comfort and usability

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Electromagnetic compatibility

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