D4: Outline Impact on Target Audience
D4
RUBRIC
7 - 8
explains the impact of the product on the client/target audience
5 - 6
explains the impact of the solution on the client/target audience, with guidance
3 - 4
outlines the impact of the solution on the client/target audience
1 - 2
not applicable
EXEMPLAR
The following questions may help to explain the impact of the solution of the client or target audience.
To what extent has the client’s or target audience’s problem been solved?
How does this solution improve the client’s or target audience’s situation?
To what extent has the design brief been met?
Are there any negative effects this solution could have?
Approaches to learning
Impact on Target Market
Explaining Impact
Unintended Consequences
We often develop a product without considering all of the unintended consequences of our actions. For example, creating a product out of plastic will have a long term negative impact on the environment if it is not made out of biodegradable materials.
Check out the video to see how systems thinking might help you be more thoughtful about the impact of your product or solution.
Compass Education is also a great resource for thinking about the sustainability of your designs.