Task analysis

Task analysis

1. Cost

   • will my product be value for money
     • yes
   • Will the cost of my product affect the chice of my materials?
     • yes
   • What materials will i use- will it affect the cost?
   • How much would my product cost to make?
   • How much would it be sold for? How would i find out how much similar products cost? Most products make about 70% profit
   • What type of research will i need to do to find out about the cost? Where will i get the information from?
     • research on the internet

2. Aesthetics

   • Will the aesthetics of my product have to reflect my target audience? How will i research this?
     • yes it will ans ill use the internet again
   • Will it need to be colourful and bright?
     • as it will have to suit my target audience
   • How would it appeal my target market
   • What would inspire me to come up with some good design ideas?
     • viewing pictures or my target market and other products that i can find on the internet.
   • Will the choice of my materials affect the look of my product?
     • no it shouldnt do as i am not using many materials
   • What type of research will i need to do to find out about aesthetics? Where would i get the information from?
     • research on the internet again

3. Function

   • What will my product do?
     • pack away easy fold out into a small storge storerand be flat packed
   • How will it function?
     • fold out and in
   • Does it have a primary or secondary function?
   • How does it work?
   • Where will my product be used
   • Who will be able to use my product?
   • Will I have to consider safety?
     • yes
   • What type of research will I have to do to see how similar products function? Where would I get this information from?
     • research on the internet

4. Ergonomics

   • Is my product to be used by people? If so which part?
     • the object that can move
   • Is weight? shape? size? comfort important to the user?
     • yes
   • Will my product need instructions?
     • yes very simple ones
   • Will my product be easy to use?
     • yes
   • How will I research ergonomics? What do I need to find out/collect? (anthropometric data?) Where would I get the information from?
     • using the internet i will

5. Quality

   • How will i ensure the quality of my product?
     • take care when making and use nice materials
   • Will i need to use CAD/CAM to ensure accuracy and quality?
     • yes
   • Will i need to make templates/jigs to ensure quality?
     • maybe
   • What materials could i use? Can i consider cheaper materials and not compronise the quality?
   • How would i check the quality of my product during the making stages? (Quality control)
     • take care and check it up at the end and start or every lesson
   • What manufacturing processes could i use to make my product? How will i research this?
     • research the internet
   • Will i have to test materials before i start work?
     • research

6. Enviroment

   • What materials can beused to manufacture my product?
     • i can use wood metal and plastics
   • Are these materials recyclable?
   • What is the impact of my product on the enviroment?
     • will it be recycble
     • will it be sustainable
     • will it use renewable materials
   • Will it be easy to disposed of when used?
   • What effect does the products manufacture have on the enviroment?
     • is it not just enviromentally friendly to use but alse enviromentally friendly to make and wont effect the enviroment
   • Where is the product going to be used?
     • could be used in places such as a kitchen
   • Where will i find out about these points mentioned above? What research will you do?
     • I could reserach these points above on the internet
   • What research will i have to do to find out above enviromental issues/materials?
     • research on the internet

7. User

   • Who is my target market audience?
     • young familys or college students
   • Who is my product aimed at?
   • What is there age?
     • between 18 and 35
   • gender?
     • both male or female
   • interests?
     • style futuristic and small storge
   • Do they have any disibilities?
     • maybe
   • Where will your products be used?
     • kitchen lounge hallway or bed room
   • Why will it be used?
     • for small storage
   • Will my product be safe for the user, how will you consider this?
     • yes
   • What research will you have to do to find out about what the user wants?
     • research on the internet