Analyse

Analysis check Y9

1. Analysing existing products (Why?)

a. Gives you practice thinking about design.

b. Familiarise you with manufacturing methods.

c. Understand uses of different material.

d. Get ideas.

2. Factors when analysing a product.

a. Function: How does it work, Take it apart and take down notes.

b. Form: The shape and look of it. Colour, texture, curves

c. Ergonomics: How easy is it to use it. Safe, comfortable, fit well.

d. Cost: Consider value for money.

e. Competition: How well does it weigh up to other products?

f. Environment: Some parts may be recyclable, biodegradable.

g. Materials: What materials have been used? How to shape/form them.

h. Manufacture: Consider the processes and techniques for making, forming and shaping the material.

i. Development: Stuff the manufacturer could do to improve the product.

Social Responsibility

1. Design must be socially and environmentally responsible.

a. Don’t offend people with the product-socially, culturally or religiously.

b. Not be toxic.

c. Conditions of workers, no child labour.

d. Environmentally friendly-recycle, biodegradable.

e. Waste during manufacturing.

2. Product must be safe and easy to use.

3. Ergonomics means making the product fit the user.

Measure the body to prevent eye strain, backache or cramps.

4. Age limits on products to protect kids.