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WorksheetsYr. 13 Tech. 1.24 Designing Prt. 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
What materials and components should be used to aid performance?
Lightweight alloys and high-performance composites
Standard steel and basic plastics
Heavy metals and low-grade materials
Recycled materials and eco-friendly components
What physical dimensions are required?
Length and width
Height and depth
Area and volume
Mass and density
Which of the following factors need to be considered to make the product safe to use?
Material safety
Cost efficiency
Aesthetic design
Brand popularity
How can a high-quality product be assured?
By implementing strict quality control measures
By reducing production costs
By increasing the speed of production
By hiring more employees
What are the considerations in determining cost?
Material costs
Labor costs
Overhead costs
All of the above
The role of the designer when designing products is to work closely with the client, user, and manufacturer. Why is it important for the designer to establish a clear design specification with the client?
To ensure the final product meets the client's expectations
To reduce the cost of production
To speed up the manufacturing process
To avoid legal issues
Outline two examples of the type of information that the designer would need to establish from the user in order to produce designs.
User preferences and design requirements
Budget constraints and timeline
Technical specifications and user demographics
Market trends and competitor analysis
Organize these options into the right categories
direct contact with experts
fieldwork – physically collecting data
testing and experimentation
handouts
items from catalogues
printed materials from companies
Outline one example of the type of information that the designer would need to establish from the manufacturer in order to produce designs.
Material specifications
Manufacturer's contact details
Designer's portfolio
Project deadline
When designing a household product such as an electric kettle, the role of the designer is to compromise on the views of many individuals. Whose views might the designer need to consider and why might there be a need to compromise?
Manufacturers and engineers for technical feasibility
Consumers for usability and aesthetics
Regulatory bodies for safety standards
All of the above
With reference to the electric kettle, suggest two ways in which British Standards may have influenced the design of this product.
Safety features and energy efficiency
Color and size
Brand and price
Warranty period and customer service
The role of the designer when designing a mobile phone is to work closely with the user and manufacturer. Why is it important for the designer to establish a clear design specification with the manufacturer?
To ensure the product meets user needs and expectations
To reduce manufacturing costs
To speed up the production process
To ensure the product is environmentally friendly
Outline two examples of the type of information that the designer would need to establish from the user or from the manufacturer in order to produce designs.
User preferences and material specifications
Color choices and budget constraints
Design trends and manufacturing processes
Technical requirements and delivery timelines
Reorder the following to show how they appear in the total
design and development activity
Investigation
Generating Ideas
Synthesis
Manufacture
Evaluation
