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Understanding Design Mix and Trends

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

BellaS and Tristan are designing a new product and are considering various aspects such as Function, Aesthetics, and Cost. Which of the following is NOT an element of the design mix that they should focus on?

a)

Function

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Cost

d)

Marketing

2.

Emilya and Finn are designing a new kitchen blender. They want to make sure it not only looks good but also performs its intended job effectively. What does the 'function' element of the design mix refer to?

a)

How the product looks

b)

How the product works and meets its purpose

c)

The price of the product

d)

The packaging of the product

3.

Emilya and Zac are designing a new smartphone and want to ensure it attracts customers with its stylish look and feel. Which element of the design mix are they focusing on?

a)

Function

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Cost

d)

Durability

4.

Zac is designing a new eco-friendly water bottle for his business. He knows that 'cost' is an important part of the design mix. Why is this?

a)

It determines the product's colour

b)

It affects the product's price and profitability

c)

It influences the product's size

d)

It decides the product's function

5.

Finn, Gabby, and Rodrigo are part of a team designing a new product. The team is considering various factors that could influence their design decisions. Which of the following is a social trend that might impact their product design?

a)

Increased advertising

b)

Concern over resource depletion

c)

Higher interest rates

d)

New tax laws

6.

Liam and Lexi are part of a design team at a company that is focused on creating products that generate less waste and can be easily recycled. This approach is a response to which social trend?

a)

Fashion trends

b)

Resource depletion concerns

c)

Technological advances

d)

Globalisation

7.

Alex and Lexi are designing a new line of eco-friendly backpacks. They want to make sure the materials they use are obtained in a way that considers both the environment and the people involved in the supply chain. In this context, what does 'ethical sourcing' mean?

a)

Using the cheapest materials available

b)

Ensuring materials are obtained in a responsible and sustainable way

c)

Sourcing materials from local suppliers only

d)

Using recycled packaging

8.

Gabby is choosing a water bottle for her daily use. She wants to make an environmentally friendly choice by selecting a product designed for re-use. Which of the following options should she pick?

a)

Single-use plastic bottles

b)

Refillable water bottles

c)

Disposable cutlery

d)

Non-recyclable packaging

9.

BellaS and Niko are running a business and want to ensure their products reflect current social trends. What is one way they can do this in their product design?

a)

By ignoring customer feedback

b)

By designing products that can be recycled

c)

By increasing prices

d)

By reducing product quality

10.

Lexi and Finn are designing a new smartphone and want it to attract customers not just for its features, but also for how it looks. Which of the following best describes what they should focus on regarding 'aesthetics' in product design?

a)

The product's cost to manufacture

b)

The product's appearance and style

c)

The product's function

d)

The product's warranty

11.

BellaS is the product manager at a company that manufactures eco-friendly water bottles. She is considering changing the elements of the product's design mix. Why might BellaS make this change?

a)

To reduce staff numbers

b)

To reflect changing social trends

c)

To increase the size of its factories

12.

Jack and Lyra are working on designing a new product and want to minimise waste. Which of the following is NOT a way they can achieve this goal?

a)

Using recyclable materials

b)

Designing for single use

c)

Designing for re-use

d)

Reducing packaging

13.

Jack is working for a company that manufactures electronic gadgets. The company wants to update its product design so that the gadgets can be easily processed and used again after their initial use. What is the main aim of this approach?

a)

To make products more expensive

b)

To ensure products can be processed and used again

c)

To increase the product's weight

d)

To make products more complex

14.

BellaW and Gabby are responsible for purchasing materials for their company. They want to ensure their company follows ethical sourcing practices. Which of the following actions should they take?

a)

Using child labour to reduce costs

b)

Sourcing materials from suppliers who pay fair wages

c)

Buying the cheapest materials regardless of origin

d)

Ignoring environmental regulations

15.

Gabby and Niko are product designers at a company that is concerned about resource depletion. How might this concern influence the way Gabby and Niko design new products?

a)

Encourages the use of non-renewable resources

b)

Leads to designing products that use fewer resources

c)

Increases the use of single-use plastics

d)

Reduces the need for recycling

16.

Emilya and Rodrigo are designing a new line of eco-friendly bags for their company. They want to ensure their products are ethically sourced. Which of the following is NOT typically considered when designing a product for ethical sourcing?

a)

Fair treatment of workers

b)

Environmental impact of materials

c)

The product's colour

d)

Sustainability of resources

17.

Jack and Gabby are launching a new line of eco-friendly kitchen appliances. They want to ensure that the products are not only functional but also visually appealing and affordable for customers. What is the purpose of the design mix in product/service design for Jack and Gabby's new line?

a)

To determine the best advertising strategy

b)

To balance function, aesthetics, and cost for successful products

c)

To set the highest possible price

d)

To increase the number of product features

18.

Henry and Gabby are leading a team to redesign a popular product in response to current social trends. Which of the following actions would NOT align with these trends?

a)

Using biodegradable packaging

b)

Increasing the use of non-recyclable materials

c)

Designing products for re-use

d)

Sourcing materials ethically

19.

Lexi and Finn are developing a new line of kitchen appliances and want to ensure their products are environmentally friendly. What does it mean if they focus on 'designing for waste minimisation'?

a)

Making products that are difficult to dispose of

b)

Creating products that generate as little waste as possible

c)

Using more packaging

d)

Increasing the product's size

20.

Arietta and Finn are launching a new product and want to attract environmentally conscious consumers. Which of the following features is most likely to increase their product's appeal to this market?

a)

High production costs

b)

Use of non-renewable resources

c)

Recyclable materials and ethical sourcing

d)

Single-use design