Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Function

   • Educate
     • A very important purpose is to educate children. This is important because it helps develop children's natural capabilities whist being fun and enjoyable
   • Entertain
     • The main purpose of a children's activity pack is to preoccupy children and prevent them getting bored.

2. Target Market

   • Children
     • Obviously the activities have to be fun and the packaging must look appealing to children because otherwise they will not want their parents to buy it for them
       • Girls, boys or unisex?
   • Parents
     • As well as appealing to children, the product must appeal to parents too because they are the ones with the money to buy the product. Educational products would appeal to parents.

3. Materials

   • Card
   • Plastic laminate
     • If components of the activity pack were laminated it would mean they could be easily cleaned, and also they would be more durable and last longer.

4. Themes

5. Environmental Issues

6. Cost

   • Cost of materials
   • Retail price

7. Moral and Social Issues

8. Hygiene

   • Easy to clean

9. Colours

10. Health and Safety

    • Non-toxic inks/dyes