Design strategies

• What is the purpose of a design strategy?

  To plan how to design and manufacture a product
• Why do engineers need to choose a design strategy?

  To determine the best approach for the product
• Name one design strategy mentioned in the material.

  Linear design
• What will you need to know for the exam regarding design strategies?

  Which strategy was used for a product
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of design strategies?

  You need to understand both aspects
• What is linear design?

  A step-by-step method of designing products
• How does communication flow in linear design?

  Communication goes one-way only
• List one stage in the linear design process.

  Research
• What is a disadvantage of linear design?

  It can limit choices in design
• What is sustainable design focused on?

  Environmental sustainability
• How is sustainable design similar to user-centred design?

  Sustainability is considered at every stage
• Why has sustainable design become more important?

  Due to awareness of environmental damage
• What are the 6Rs of sustainability?

  Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Refuse, Rethink, Repair
• What does iterative design involve?

  Modeling, testing, and evaluating new versions
• What does the term "iterative" mean in design?

  A new version of the idea
• Why is iterative design popular?

  It is used in many engineering sectors
• What is ergonomic design focused on?

  The interaction of humans with products
• What data does ergonomic design use?

  Anthropometric data
• What are the three key factors of ergonomic design?

  Comfort, ease-of-use, and safety
• What is user-centred design (UCD)?

  Putting the user at the centre of design
• How do designers involve users in UCD?

  By talking to them at every stage
• In what areas is user-centred design often used?

  Phone apps, computer programs, and gaming
• What does inclusive design aim to achieve?

  Access for as many people as possible
• Where is inclusive design commonly applied?

  In public spaces, work, and school
• What is one disadvantage of linear design?

  Can limit choices as it lacks iterations
• What is one advantage of iterative design?

  Step-by-step improvement of design ideas
• What is one disadvantage of sustainable design?

  Development can become costly with iterations
• What is one advantage of inclusive design?

  Does not exclude any users from using products
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of linear design?

  Advantages:

  • Step-by-step approach helps plan for success

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Can limit choices as design lacks iterations
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of iterative design?

  Advantages:

  • Step-by-step improvement of design ideas

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Development can become costly with many versions
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of ergonomic design?

  Advantages:

  • Focuses on user comfort and safety

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Product can be too specific to a certain user group
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of user-centred design?

  Advantages:

  • Involves users in every design decision

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of inclusive design?

  Advantages:

  • Ensures accessibility for all users

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • May not meet specific needs of certain groups
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of sustainable design?

  Advantages:

  • Promotes environmental sustainability

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Can increase production costs