Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Cost

   • How much will it cost me?
   • What research will I have to do? Research how much it costs?
   • Will the choice of the material affect the cost?
   • How much will it be sold for?Maybe more than what it costed to make profit?
   • How much willl it cost to make?
   • Will your product be value for money?
   • What will you do to same as much money as you can? Buy cheap and good looking materials

2. Function

   • What will your product do? Help kids being scared of the dark< reading light?
   • How will it function?
   • Does it have a primary or secondry function?
   • How does it work?
   • Where will your product be used? In the bedroom, Living room?
   • Who will be able to use your product?
   • Will you have to consider safety? Sharp edges and lightweight

3. Ergonomics

   • Is your product to be used by people? If so which part? Eyes? hands?
   • Is weight, shape, size and comfort important to the user?
   • Will your product need instructions? Easier to assemble?
   • Will your product be easy to use?
   • How will you research ergonomics? What do you need to find out/collect?

4. Qaulity

   • How will you ensure the quality of your product?
   • Will you need to use CAD/CAM to ensure accuracy and quality?
   • Will you need to make templates/ jigs to ensure quality?
   • What materials could you use? Laminated chipboard, plastic?
   • How could you check the quality of your product during the making stages?
   • Will you have to test materials before your start work?

5. User

   • Who is your target audience?
   • Who is your product aimed at? Kids that have interests in certain thing? eg sports hobbies
   • What is their age? 1-4? 5-10?
   • Gender?Female? Female?
   • Interests?Target that and put it on your product ton attract more buyers?
   • Do they have any disabilities?
   • Where will your product be used?
   • Why will it be used? To help?
   • Will your product be safe for the user, how will you consider this?

6. Environment

   • What materials can be used to manufacture your product?
   • Are these materials recyclable? Is wood recyclable?
   • What is the impact of my product on the environment?
   • Will it be easy to disposed of when used?
   • What effect does the products manufacture have on the environment?
   • Where is the product going to be used? Could it be suitable on the wall?
   • Where will you find out about these points mentioned above?

7. Asthetics

   • What type of research would you need to do to find out about aesthetics?
   • Will your choice of materials affect your products look?
   • What would inspire you to come up with some good idea designs?
   • How would it appeal to your target market?
   • Will it need to be colourful and bright? Do kids like bright colours?