Access FM Layout

Access FM Layout

1. Aesthetics

   • Does the product look attractive? THINK shape, form, materials, size, beauty, ugliness
   • Does it have a quality finish?
   • Does it make good use of colour and texture?
   • Where did the designer get his or her inspiration for the design?
   • Why does it look attractive or ugly?

2. Size

   • What size is it? THINK in millimetres and any thing else that can be measured e.g. volts, weight, area, volume, density etc.
   • Is the product comfortable to use? THINK anthropometrics or ergonomics.
   • Are its proportions appropriate for its use?
   • If you increased or decreased the product’s scale, would it work or look better?

3. enviorment

   • What is the product’s impact on the environment? THINK batteries, rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, life cycle.
   • THINK about its manufacture, general use, distribution and final disposal when it is no longer needed.

4. MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES

   • How has the scale of production affected the designer’s choice of material and manufacturing processes?
   • What impact could the designer’s choice of material have on the environment?
   • What is the product made from?
   • Would another type of material work better?

5. Cost

   • What is the estimated cost of production?
   • Is the product affordable?
   • What is the relationship between the two?
   • What is the retail cost? Why does it cost this much?
   • Does it seem good value for money?
   • Does the price reflect any social or moral considerations (e.g. Fair Trade)?

6. Safety

   • How has the designer considered safety issues when designing the product?
   • THINK about the way the product is used and how different parts have been joined together.
   • Does the product meet recognised safety standards?

7. Function

   • How could it be improved?
   • How easy is it to use?
   • Why does it work this way?
   • How well does the product work?

8. Client

   • Who is the product designed for?
   • How and where would they use it?
   • What impact does it have on the customer’s quality of life?
   • Does it add value to the client’s way of life?
   • How is the product promoted to attract its customer?