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WorksheetsDesign Factors (Snr)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
There are 9 design factors, they exist because
They are the law
They help us focus on the most essential functions of our final design
They make the design process more formal
They are very interesting ideas
Select which one of these answers is NOT a design factor
User Centred Design
Legal responsibilities
Sustainable Design
Aesthetics
Select which one of these answers is NOT a design factor
Elements & Principles of Design
Design Strategies
Communication
3D printing
Select which one of these is NOT a design factor
Manufacturing technologies
Materials
Project Management Skills
Gantt Chart
User centred design reminds us to
Ask users what colour they like
Design the one thing everybody will like
Consider the social, physical, emotional and cultural needs of our users
Focus on a single user and meet all of their needs
What legal responsibilities should we take into consideration? (Select ALL correct answers)
Fit for purpose
Copyright
Intellectual property rights
Health and safety
Standards and regulations
Select the three correct areas of sustainability
Environmental
Cultural
Economic
Personal
Social
Select the Elements of Design
shape
colour
form
space
texture
Select the Principles of Design
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Rhythm
Regularity
Design strategies help us to...
Innovate creatively
Keep our paperwork organised
Develop and refine ideas
Document process & solutions
Manage our time
Design Communication includes...
Drawing and presenting ideas
Annotating images
Discussing ideas verbally
Written discussion and evaluation
Keeping the design process hidden
Manufacturing technologies are important because ...
Manufacturers need to be paid as well
Manufacturers don't understand drawings
Efficient & effective design involves the production processes
It changes so quickly
Materials matter because...
They are pretty
They are a key factor in any design
People like to touch soft textures
It's important to make your design strong
Project management skills include...(select ALL correct answers)
Time management
Developing efficient production processes
Identifying & managing risk
Identifying yourself as the manager
Design Factors have to be APPLIED to your design process, this means...
Developing your design along with the design factors
Checking off the design factors at the end of the design process
Selecting which design factors really matter & focusing on them
Design factors are only for the bad designers
