Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Environment

   • Are the materials i use recyclable?
     • What is the impact of my product on the environment?
       • Where is the product going to be used?
       • Will it be easy to dispose of when used?
         • What research will i have to do to find out about the effectson the environment from the product?
           • What materials can be used to manufacture my product?
             • What is the impact of my product on the environment?
             • What does the product manufacture have on the environment?
               • What research will i have to do to find out about the environment issues/materials?
                 • look at reviews of similar products
                   • talk to other mnufacturers
                 • internet
               • reusable
               • recyclable
               • made from recycled materials
     • How is it going to be transported?

2. User

   • Who is my target audience?
     • Who is my product aimed at?
     • What is the age range?
       • What is their gender?
         • How will you consider about the safety of the product?
           • What will be the interests of the target market?
             • Do they have any disabilities?
               • Why will my product be used?
                 • What research will i have to do to find out about what the user wants?
                   • questionaire
                     • Surveys
                     • Reviews on other similar products
                 • Lighting
                   • Shelving
                     • other
                   • seating
             • Funky products
               • Colourful but also subtle
             • Vintage products
               • Old fashioned look

3. Cost

   • Will it be available in diffrent shops
     • Will there be diffrent prices for the product?
       • Will the cost of the product affect my choice of materials?
         • What Materials Will i use?-will this affect cost?
           • Will i make a full scale model or small sclae prototype?
             • Full scale model
             • Small Scale
           • Would you find out how much similar products cost?
             • What type of research will i be doing?
               • Where will i get the information of similar product costs from?
                 • Internet
                   • Shops
                     • Talking to people
                 • Catologues
           • -wood
             • Fabric
             • PVC
           • Wax Paper
             • Acrylic
   • Will there be a cheaper low quility product available?
     • Will different asthetical looks be sold at diffrent prices?
     • Think about how much people will be willing to pay for an item.
       • Will the product be good a value for money?
         • What is My Budget?
           • £10
             • Less than £10
           • £20
             • Less than £20
           • Other
         • Yes
           • Cheap
         • No
           • expensive

4. Aesthetics

   • Will the aesthetics of my product have to reflect your target audience?
   • Will there be diffrent colours available?
   • Will there be different types of the product available?
     • How would it appeal to my target market?
       • Will it need to be colourful and bright?
         • What would inspire me to come up with my design ideas?
         • colourful
         • plain
           • funky
           • Vibrant
         • vintage
           • bright
       • Very Well
       • Standard
       • ok
   • Will there be diffrent sizes available?
     • Will ther ebe diffrent styles of the product available?
     • Will my choice of materials affect my products look?
       • What type of reseasrch would i need to do to find out about aesthetics
         • Where would i get this information from?
           • research
             • internet
               • other simialr products
       • yes
       • no

5. Function

   • What will my product do?
     • Howw will my product function?
       • Does my product have a primary or secondary function?
         • Who will be able to use my product?
           • men
             • Toddlers
           • women
             • teenagers
           • older aged people
             • babies
         • Will i have to consider safety?
           • What type of research will i have to do?
             • Will i have to see how similar products function?
               • yes
               • no
             • Where would i get the information from?
               • other manufacturers
               • research
               • internet
               • ask the public
     • How does it work?
       • Where will my product be used?

6. Quality

   • Will the product have good quality?
     • yes
       • maybe
     • no
   • Will i have to make a template to check the quality of the product?
     • How could i check the the quality of my product during the manufacturing process?
       • Visualise
         • ask somebody else to view it
       • ask for advice
         • personally view it
     • What manufacturing process could i use to make my product?
       • CAD/CAM
       • Laser cutter
       • 3D Router
       • Vaccum Forming
       • Other
   • Will i use CAD/CAM?
     • What materials will it need?
       • Will i have to make a prototype?
         • How will i ensure the quality of my product?
         • Can i consider using cheaoer materials and not compromise the quality?
       • What materials would i use?

7. Ergonomics

   • Is My product used by people?
     • If my product is used by people,which part is used?
       • Is weight,shape,size and comfort important to the user?
         • Will my product need instructions?
           • Will my product be easy to use?
             • very easy
               • average
             • easy
               • hard
           • How will i research ergonomics?
           • What do i need to find out/collect?
             • Where would i get the infomation from?