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ACCESS FM

Aesthetics

What colour is it?

What shape is it?

What texture does the surface have? Is it smooth or rough? Are any edges sharp or rounded?

Does the product look attractive? Why?

Customer

Who might use the product?

Why would they use this rather than another similar product?

Cost

How much does it cost to buy?

Is it good value?

Environment

Is it environmentally friendly?

Is it made from recycled materials?

Can it be recycled?

Size

What size is it?

How long, wide and tall is it? (Hint: measure it and write down the sizes)

Why is it this size?

If the size was bigger or smaller, would it work better?

Safety

How has the user been protected form harm when using it?

Are there any sharp edges, small parts that could be swallowed, loose wires, etc.

Does the product meet recognised safety standards and regulations? How do you know?

Function

What will the product be used for?

How would it be tested to make sure it is suitable?

How could it be improved to make it work better?

Where will it be used?

Are there any maintenance activities needed? These are things you have to keep it working well, like changing batteries, cleaning it or replacing broken parts.

Materials and manufacture

What materials is it made from?

Would different materials work (or look) better?

How was it made?

Why was it made this way?

If it has different parts, how are these joined together?