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1 identifying requirements 1.1 Exploring the context of a design solution
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- 1what are products designed to meet?Products are designed to meet requirements of the situation or place they are used in.
- 2What will the context or environment have a direct influence in?- the purpose of the product
- its features and functions
- the materials it is made from
- its cost
- the construction methods used
- the safety of the product
- its maintenance requirements - 3Give an example of when the context or environment will have a direct influence?an example is a ski helmet which must be desighned to protect the user in the event of a crash and keep them warm but well-ventilated. the user is alo likely to be wearing bulky clothing and googles.
- 4What must be considered for the products success?The environment of use must be fully considered for the product to be successful.
- 5What are product purchases driven by?product purchases are driven by humans' basic needs and their individual wants.
- 6what are our basic needs and wants? give examplesAs humans' our basic requirements are food, shelter, clothing and saftey. our 'wants' are products that make things easier and more comfortable, or provide enjoyment. these might include products such as mobile phones, magazines, push bikers and computer games.
- 7What does understanding the user's requirements allow for the design of the products?understanding a user's requirements allows for the design of products that are fit for purpose and function.
- 8what will stakeholders often influence ? Give and exampleother skate holders will often influence the design of products for a primary user such as the health and safety executive (HSE) or other regulatory bodies
- 9what are the stakeholders aim?their aim is to ensure that products meet users requirements in terms of material choices and manufacturing technologies.
- 10what are stakeholders?the stakeholders of a product are all those come into contact with it have some sort of interest or 'stake' in it, or affected by it in some way.
- 11in what different ways do skateholders influence , involve, or part of the product?all skateholderswill have some influence on the marketing economics, or desighning of a product and can be involved in or be a part of the product in different ways:
- in the designing, manufacturing, retailing, and marketing processes
- in the repair recycling and maintenance processes
- by supplying components or energy
-by working in the regulatory or standardisation bodies
- by working in government agencies - 12what is important when determining user requirements?to determine user requirements it is important for a designer to investigate the context of use and observe how products are being used by people.
- 13what six questions should be asked in a context of use investigation?where?
who?
why?
what?
when?
how? - 14what will asking these questions give them understanding of?asking these questions during the investigation gives them an example of:
-problems or difficulties
- opportunities for new products
- the merit of existing solutions
- users interest in a new solution
-feedback from users and stakeholders
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- OCR AS/Alevel Design & Technology Product Design
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