H1.1

Syllabus outcome H1.1

Critically analyses the factors affecting design and the development and success of design projects

Unit 2 HSC: Innovative and Emerging

Powerpoint

Look at slides 2 - 11

Design successes and failures

failure

Takata airbag recall

Ladybird AGbot

Gravity light

Refer to pg 136 in textbook

Not seeing anything above? Reauthenticate

The Segway

Refer to pg 133 in textbook

The Active Reactor

Refer to pg 135 in textbook

Question - How does examining such failures help today's designers?

Textbook - Stage 6 Second Edition

Many factors affect design
What might initially appear successful may actually be full of problems.
Thorough testing and prototyping is essential.
Market research to understand the needs and wants of the target market is essential.
The factors affecting design are interrelated
Long term success requires adherence to sound practice and procedure.
Design success or failure is dependent on many factors and influences.

Chapter 13 Notes.docx

Notes based on old textbook

Past papers related to H1.1

The images to above show two different designs of tap turners that have been developed.

Identify and describe ONE similar and ONE different design feature of the two tap turners shown. (2014)

Describe a positive design feature and a negative design feature of ONE of the cups shown. (2020)

Why is it important to consider a product’s function during its development? 2 marks (2013)
What role does aesthetics play in influencing consumer purchasing decisions? 4 marks (2012)
Why do designers consider ergonomic factors when designing a new product? 2 marks (2012)
Many products are designed to have a limited ‘lifespan’ – that is, they are designed to be replaced rather than repaired.

Give reasons why designers develop new products with a limited ‘lifespan’. 8 marks (2011)
Outline how testing and experimenting can improve a design project. 3 marks (2022)
Explain why the designer of a new product should consider the needs of society 6 marks (2021)
How have design factors been applied differently in the development of the two chairs? Support your answer with examples. 4 marks (2016)

Analyse why it may be necessary to further develop an existing product even though the current model is still functional and aesthetically appealing. 9 marks (2011)

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