Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Cost

   • What materials will be used?
     • Will this affect the cost?
     • Plastic?
       • Acrylic?
   • How much will it cost to make the product?
   • How much will the product be sold for?
     • 70% Profit?
     • How much do similar products cost?
   • Research
     • Where will I get the information from?
       • Websites?
       • Leaflets?
       • Posters?

2. Aesthetics

   • Will it need to be colourful and bright?

3. Function

   • How does it work?
   • Where will the product be used?
     • Indoors?
     • Outdoors?
     • Kitchen?
     • Living room?
     • Bedroom?
   • Who will be able to use the product?
     • Adults?
     • Children?
   • Safety

4. Ergonomics

   • Weight?
   • Shape?
   • Size?
   • Comfort?
   • Will it need instructions?
   • Will it be easy to use?
   • Research
     • Anthropometric Data

5. Quality

   • Quality Assurance
   • Accuracy and Quality
     • CAD/CAM
     • Templates/Jigs
   • Materials
     • If the materials are cheaper will it still have good quality?
   • Check the quality
     • Quality Control
     • Prototypes
       • Test materials

6. User

   • Target Audience
     • Adults?
     • Children?
     • Teenagers?
     • Toddlers?
     • Babies?
   • Who is the product aimed at?
   • Gender?
   • Interests?
   • Do they have any disabilites?
   • Why will the product be used?

7. Environment

   • What materials are going to be used?
   • Will the materials be Recycable?
   • What is the impact of the product on the Environment?
   • Will the product be able to be desposed of easily?