Research, Why Bother?

Why does good research matter in design?

• It makes us better designers and makes our products better.

• It increases the cost of products.

• It reduces the need for teamwork.

• It shortens the design process.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four stages where research is used in the design process?

• Evaluating a design proposal

• Analysing a design brief

• Marketing a finished product

• Refining a design proposal

What are the two different types of research?

• Primary and Tertiary Research

• Primary and Secondary Research

• Secondary and Tertiary Research

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Fill in the blank: ________ Research is when you have to do all the work yourself as the designer.

Which type of research requires you to use the results of others' research?

• Primary Research

• Secondary Research

• Tertiary Research

• Field Research

Primary Research comes in the form of ________, user rigs, and test rigs.

What is a Questionnaire in the context of design and manufacture?

• A product test by a designer

• Questions to be answered by respondents

• A real user testing a product

• A type of prototype

Which method is great for quickly surveying many people and can include specific questions?

• User trip

• User trial

• Questionnaire

• Prototype testing

Who uses the product in a User trip?

• Real user

• Designer

• Manufacturer

• Customer

In a User trial, who uses the product under careful test conditions?

• Designer

• Real user

• Observer

• Manufacturer