ACCESS FM

ACCESS FM

1. Materials/Manufacture

   • Strong
     • Durable
   • Environmental Impact
     • Material Thickness
     • Raw Materials
   • Woods
     • Softwoods
       • Coniferous Trees
         • Quick Growing
           • Cheaper
     • Hardwoods
       • Deciduous Trees
         • Slow Growing
           • More Expensive
             • Properties
     • Manmade Boards
       • Sheet Form
         • Material Thickness
   • Manufacturing Processes
     • CAD/CAM
     • Vacuum Forming
     • Injection Moulding
     • Band Saw
     • Jigs/Fromers/Moulds
   • Smooth
     • Water Resistant
       • Wood Joints
   • Metals
     • Ferrous
       • Contains Iron
     • Non Ferrous
       • Doesn't Contain Iron
   • Plastics
     • Thermoplastics
       • Can be melted with heat
         • Can be reshaped
     • Thermosetting Plastics
       • Can not be melted
         • Can not be re shaped

2. Aesthetics

   • Colour
   • Shape
   • Form
   • Theme
   • Finishes

3. Cost

   • Clients Budget
     • Cost to buy
       • Cost of Materials
   • Value for money
   • Social/Moral Considerations

4. Client

   • Client Interview
     • Specification
   • Who is it designed for
   • Quality of Life

5. Environment

   • Reduce
     • Reduce The Use of New Materials
   • Reuse
     • Reuse Items from Existing Materials
   • Recycle
     • Recycle Materials
   • Refuse
     • Refuse to use Toxic Materials
   • Rethink
     • Rethink: How can product be improved
   • Repair
     • How can product be repairable to increase its life

6. Safety

   • Finger Traps
   • Rounded Edges
   • Toxic Materials
   • Prevent Client from Injury

7. Size/Structure

   • Fit for Purpose
     • Proportion
       • Appropriate size
   • Anthropometrics
   • Ergonomics
   • Scale

8. Function

   • Cupboards
     • Hinges
       • Magnetic Catches
   • Handles
     • Feet
   • Drawers
     • Drawer Runners

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