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WorksheetsHDM - Design Processes
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the purpose of a DESIGN BRIEF?
It is a short mission statement at the start of a design project which outlines the requirements of the solution.
It is a list of criteria written after research which sets targets and parameters to ensure the project outcome is relevant.
It is a plan of how the final product will be made and sent to the manufacturers at the end of a design project
What are the two types of design brief?
Long and short
Open and closed
Right and wrong
What are the benefits and drawbacks of an OPEN BRIEF?
BENEFIT: Easy to interpret
BENEFIT: More opportunity for designer creativity
DRAWBACK: There is a risk designer could stray from clients requirements
DRAWBACK: Limits designers creativity
What are the benefits and drawbacks of a CLOSED BRIEF?
BENEFIT: Misunderstandings are less likely to occur
BENEFIT: Gives designer more control over the project
DRAWBACK: Can have a less innovative and creative outcome due to client having more control
DRAWBACK: Harder to interpret than an open brief
Which of the following are RESEARCH TECHNIQUES?
Focus group
Questionnaire
Morphological analysis
Product comparisons
Which TWO research techniques would be appropriate to find out the NEEDS OF THE TARGET MARKET?
Test rigs
Product comparison
Questionnaire
Focus group
Select the correct definitions for research
Primary research involves gathering data which has not been collected before. E.g surveys.
Secondary research involves using already existing data. E.g anthropometric data
Primary research means the first research you do in a project
Secondary research is information gathered towards the end of a project
What kind of information could you gain from using a TEST RIG?
Functional issues; does product work as expected
Ergonomic testing; how comfortable is the product to hold
Material testing; how durable is the material.
What kind of information could you gain from a USER TRIAL?
Material testing; how durable is the product
Ergonomic testing; how comfortable is the product to hold
Environmental testing; how aerodynamic is a product
Which of the following are the key stages of PRODUCT COMPARISON
Identify products to compare - Plan what factors are most appropriate to compare; price, functions etc - Analyse results
Define the purpose - select appropriate participants - develop discussion points - take notes
Give product to target market - performs tests under set conditions - user gives feedback - analyse results
Which of the following are the key stages of a USER TRIAL?
Identify products to compare - Plan what factors are most appropriate to compare; price, functions etc - Analyse results
Define the purpose - select appropriate participants - develop discussion points - take notes
Give product to target market - performs tests under set conditions - user gives feedback - analyse results
What is the definition of a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ?
It provides specific technical information required for manufacture and is produced after the product is designed and tested.
It defines specific parameters which provides direction to the design process and is produced at the beginning of a project.
What is the definition of a DESIGN SPECIFICATION ?
It provides specific technical information required for manufacture and is produced after the product is designed and tested.
It defines specific parameters which provides direction to the design process and is produced at the beginning of a project.
Which of the following are IDEA GENERATION TECHNIQUES?
Morphological analysis
Brain storming
One point perspective
Analogy
Which description matches the ANALOGY idea generation technique?
Extract attributes of your specification and see if you can make connections with objects or systems with similar features
Make a table of categories filled with columns of different options - one item is chosen from each at random
A problem is stated and all group members offer ideas - it is encouraged to offer ideas expanding from the previous - no idea is too silly
Which description matches the BRAINSTORMING idea generation technique?
Extract attributes of your specification and see if you can make connections with objects or systems with similar features
Make a table of categories filled with columns of different options - one item is chosen from each at random
A problem is stated and all group members offer ideas - it is encouraged to offer ideas expanding from the previous - no idea is too silly
____________ are normally done following sketch models and are normally made from a solid block of materials. They are the correct representation of the actual product being designed
Sketch models
CAD models
Block models
Scale models
_______________ allows engineers and designers to build realistic computer models of parts and assemblies. These models can be then 3D Printed or CNC machined as well as used to run complex simulations.
Sketch models
Block models
CAD models
Scale models
A ___________ is a model of an actual or proposed machine that can do on a small scale the work which the mA ___________ is a model of an actual or proposed machine A ___________ is a model of an actual or proposed machine that can do on a small scale the work which the machine itself does or is expected to dothat can do on a small scale the work which the machine itself does or is expected to do achine itself does or is expected to do A ___________ is a model of an actual or proposed machine that can do on a small scale the work which the machine itself does or is expected to do
Block model
Scale model
Working model (prototype)
CAD model
___________ is the concept of using quick, low-cost modelling techniques to create simple 3D physical models that allow designers to better visualise their idea than they could do by sketching on paper
Working model (Prototype)
Sketch model
Scale model
Block model
What are the correct benefits and drawbacks of rapid protoyping?
BENEFITS - accuracy of model & reduced lead time
BENEFITS - free and no skill needed
DRAWBACKS - reduced material range and properties such as surface finish.
DRAWBACKS - ongoing costs and slow
Which kind of graphic techniques would you typically find in promotional graphics?
Orthographic
Sections
Rendered CAD models
Oblique
Which kind of graphic techniques would you typically find on Production graphics?
Orthographic
Rendered CAD
Hidden detail
Perspective
Which kind of graphic techniques would you typically find on Preliminary graphics?
Orthographics
Rough 2D/3D
Exploded
Sectional
