The document outlines key design aspects to consider when crafting a product, including its function, intended user, aesthetics, environment where it will be used, appropriate materials, safety features, and cost. Specifically, it discusses evaluating a product's primary and secondary functions, ergonomics for different users and usage scenarios, visual design elements, indoor or outdoor usage, material properties, built-in safety, and targeted price point.
2. Function
What should the product
do?
Does it have:-
One primary function.
Several secondary
functions.
Is it for style?
Is it for fashion etc.
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3. Ergonomics
Who will use the product?
Will it be used:-
By the arms
By the hands
By the feet
Eyes, etc.
How will it be used:-
Sitting
Standing
For working with
Can it be designed to
adjust for safety and
comfort?
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4. Aesthetics
Is it important the product
looks good?
Consider:-
Colour
Shape
Form
Proportion
Line
Texture
Balance
Fashion
Style
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5. Environment
Where will it be used?
Indoors?
Outdoors?
Should it blend in?
Should it stand out?
Should it be
environmentally friendly?
Will it need to withstand
extreme conditions?
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6. Materials/Construction
What are the most
suitable materials for the
job?
Should they be:-
Strong
Durable
Soft
Warm
Must they be:-
Rigid
Collapsible
Have moving parts
Can the product be mass
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7. Safety
What safety feature have
been built into the
design?
How can it be made safer
to use?
No splinters
No sharp corners etc.
Does it conform to British
safety Standards?
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8. Cost
Will the product be:-
Expensive
Inexpensive
Who will want to buy it?
Is it a one off
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