Design Specification

Design Specification

1. Aesthetics

   • Shape, form, style and texture are all appealing to the customer and the hamster
   • Colours appeal to the customer
   • Colours are suitable for hamster

2. Cost

   • Material cost
   • Production cost
   • Sales price
     • Good value for money
     • Suitable price for target market

3. Customer

   • Young children
   • Adult purchasing the hamster

4. Environment

   • Reduce
     • Materials
     • Wastage
     • Packaging
   • Is it recyclable?
   • Is it reusable?
   • How long is the lifespan?

5. Size

   • Is it easy to carry?
   • Place where the product is put
     • Hamster cage
   • Is it the right size for a hamster?
   • Is it easy to assemble?

6. Safety

   • Quality control
   • Sharp edges
   • No toxic paint
     • Poisonous for hamsters
   • Small pieces
     • Easily swallowed by small children and hamsters

7. Function

   • House a hamster
   • Hamster entertainment
   • Room decoration
   • How well is the function carried out?

8. Manufacture

   • Correct sizing and measurements
   • Least amount of material used possible
   • Which materials and printing method used?
     • Suitable for mass production?