Time 4 Design
7–8
The student:
i. designs detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate data, to measure the success of the solution
ii. critically evaluates the success of the solution against the design specification based on authentic product testing
iii. explains how the solution could be improved
iv. explains the impact of the product on the client/target audience.
i. Designs detailed SMART testing methods to evaluate the product against the design specifications. Types of testing include user trial and observation:
(user friendliness),
field/performance test: (functionality and performance),
consumer testing: (beta testing, consumer testing)
Authentic tests: The tests are relevant to the project and are completed by appropriate testers to gain high-quality quantitative and qualitative feedback.
ii. Making explicit reference back to the original specifications, the student gives a detailed account how the solution performs, referencing the results of testing, highlighting both positive and negative feedback
iii. Give a detailed account (300 words maximum) including reasons or causes of how the solution could be improved. Evidence could be annotated sketches or written text to explain improvements.
iv. Give a detailed account (300 words maximum) including reasons or causes about the impact of the product/solution on the client/target audience. This should summarize the key points taken from product testing and must reference the students design situation and target audience.
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