A company manufactures a new type of water bottle that leaks when tipped over. Using the concept of "fitness for purpose," evaluate whether this product meets the intended requirements and justify your reasoning.

• No, because a water bottle should not leak and must contain liquids securely.

• Yes, because the bottle can still hold water when upright.

• Yes, because the design is innovative regardless of leakage.

• No, because all products are expected to have some flaws.

A designer is tasked with creating a new type of sofa bed. Using strategic thinking, explain how the designer should approach identifying and prioritizing the functional requirements for this product. Consider both essential and desirable features in your answer.

• The designer should only focus on making the sofa bed comfortable to sit on, ignoring other features.

• The designer should create a checklist of essential features (such as seating and sleeping functions) and another list of desirable features (such as storage), then ensure all essential requirements are met while considering desirable ones if possible.

• The designer should prioritize only the most expensive features, regardless of their necessity.

• The designer should copy features from existing products without evaluating their importance.

A company is designing a new water bottle. Using strategic thinking, analyze which two factors from the list provided would be most important if the company wants to create a bottle that is both environmentally friendly and highly attractive to consumers. Justify your answer.

• Function and performance

• Materials and aesthetics

• Target market and function

• Performance and target market

Imagine you are tasked with designing a new smartphone case. Explain how you would balance the requirements of function, aesthetics, and target market to ensure the product is successful. Which factor would you prioritize and why?

• Prioritize function to ensure the case protects the phone, then consider aesthetics and target market.

• Focus only on aesthetics, ignoring function and target market.

• Target only the environment, disregarding function and aesthetics.

• Prioritize performance over all other factors.

A manufacturer is deciding between two materials for a new product: one is more attractive but less durable, and the other is less attractive but more environmentally friendly. Using reasoning and evidence, which factors should the manufacturer consider most heavily in making this decision, and why?

• Only aesthetics, because appearance is all that matters.

• Only function, because durability is the only concern.

• Both environment and aesthetics, because they address sustainability and consumer appeal.

• Only target market, because customer demographics are the only factor.

A car is designed to be affordable, comfortable, and able to seat the required number of passengers. However, it frequently breaks down and lacks accident protection. Using strategic thinking, evaluate whether this car meets the essential functional requirements and justify your answer.

• Yes, because affordability and comfort are the only essential requirements.

• No, because reliability and safety are also essential for a car to be functional and trustworthy.

• Yes, because seating capacity is the only requirement that matters.

• No, because attractiveness is missing.

A company is designing a new drone and must choose materials for its construction. What factors should the company consider when selecting materials, and how might these choices impact the drone's performance and environmental footprint? Provide a reasoned explanation.

• The company should only consider the cost of materials, as this is the most important factor.

• The company should consider weight, strength, durability, cost, and environmental impact, as these factors affect performance, longevity, and sustainability.

• The company should use the same materials as all competitors to ensure market consistency.

• The company should focus solely on aesthetics, as appearance is the primary concern for consumers.

A manufacturer is deciding between two materials for a new product. Material A is more durable but more expensive, while Material B is less durable but cheaper. Using strategic reasoning, which combination of influences should the manufacturer consider to make the best decision?

• Durability, economics, and choice of materials

• Only the color of the materials

• Only the price of the materials

• Only the popularity of the materials

A company wants to launch a product in a niche market with a focus on safety and efficiency. Which strategic approach should they take to ensure the product meets these influences on design and manufacture?

• Prioritize specialized features, ensure high safety standards, and optimize for efficient use.

• Ignore safety and focus only on mass production.

• Focus only on making the product look fashionable.

• Reduce costs by using the cheapest materials available.

A company is designing a new product and wants to minimize its negative impact on the environment. Using strategic reasoning, explain how the company could address both aesthetic and pollution considerations in its product design.

• By focusing only on the product's appearance and ignoring its disposal process.

• By ensuring the product looks visually appealing and is made from materials that are easy to recycle or dispose of safely.

• By using the cheapest materials available, regardless of their environmental impact.

• By designing the product to be as small as possible, without considering its manufacturing process.