DESIGN

DESIGN

1. factors that influence design

   • Function
     • Purpose of the product
   • Performance
     • how well the product works
   • Market
     • who the product is aimed at
   • Aesthetics
     • how the material looks/feels
   • Ergonomics
     • the way humans interact with the product
     • Anthropometrics
       • Sizes
     • Ergonome
       • small, scaled down model, to scale size of products
     • Physiology
       • push, pull, twist, turn
     • Psychology
       • uncomfortable, durable, difficult, impossible to use

2. Methods of Evaluating

   • User trial
     • can find out how product works and improvements
   • Survey
     • Peoples opinions, good for market research
   • Product testing
     • information on how the product works

3. Idea generations techniques

   • Brainstorming
     • share many ideas to a group and develop of them
   • Mood boards
     • Collage of images
   • Lifestyle boards
     • understand target market, gain deeper understand of what product is

4. Types of drawings

   • Isometric
   • Perspective
   • Sketches
   • Working Drawing

5. Modelling/Prototyping

   • Card
   • Foam
   • Paper