Ethical Issues

A consumer's belief that a product they own is no longer 'up to the job'.

• Planned obsolescence

• Designed for maintenance

• Perceived obsolescence

• Designed for repair

Tick the statements associated with pre-commercialism;

• built to last

• designed for repair

• planned obsolescence

• perceived obsolescence

How is planned obsolescence justified?

• Saves resources

• Increases innovation

• Reduces waste

• Improved efficiency

Which two factors are consumers in developing companies generally most interested in?

• aesthetics

• functionality

• ergonomics

• cost

What term is used to describe consumerism in the developed world?

• Lean society

• Conscientious society

• Throw-away society

• Careful society

Associated with;

• Sustainable forestry

• Guaranteeing to price of crops

• Equal access to facilities

• Preserving rainforests

Associated with open design;

• Improved access for all

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• Maximising profit

Associated with sustainability;

• Trends and fads

• FSC

• Planned obsolescence

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Associated with inclusive design;

• Reiter Dams

• Dreiter Rams

• Dieter Drams

• Dieter Rams

Examples of inclusive design;

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