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• How many units will you complete this year in Design & Manufacture?

  Two units
• What percentage does the design assignment contribute to the overall grade?

  52%
• What is the duration of the theory exam?

  2 hours 15 minutes
• What is the first piece of unit work you will complete this year?

  An analysis of a product
• Which products can you choose for the analysis?

  Kettle, Iron, Tin opener
• What must you be able to do with the product you choose for analysis?

  Break it apart
• What are the three questions you must answer about the product?

  Cost, Manufacturer, Materials
• What are the primary and secondary functions of products?

  • Primary functions: Main purpose of the product
  • Secondary functions: Additional uses beyond the primary function
• What must a product do to avoid user frustration?

  Perform its designed job
• What should a designer establish regarding product features?

  Essentials and desirable attributes
• What factors should be considered when choosing materials for a product?

  • Properties relevant to usage
  • Environment of use
  • Cost-effectiveness
• Why was mild steel a good choice for the Forth Railway Bridge?

  Strong, non-flammable, and cheap
• What properties must a car wing mirror have?

  Waterproof and impact resistant
• What should be justified when selecting materials for a product?

  • Target market
  • Production method
  • Usage and properties
  • Environment of use
• How does the manufacture and assembly affect a product?

  It affects durability, strength, and cost
• What is the difference between injection and compression moulding?

  Injection is more accurate than compression
• What factors should be considered when selecting a manufacturing method?

  Materials, production number, location
• What are the implications of planned obsolescence for manufacturers?

  • Increases sales of new models
  • Ensures continuous profit
  • Encourages innovation
• What is the impact of a product designed to last a lifetime on a manufacturer?

  Fewer sales of new products
• What must consumers consider regarding running costs?

  Cost of purchase and maintenance
• What factors determine if a product is good value for money?

  • Quality and performance
  • Price comparison with similar products
  • Improvement in quality of life
• What is an important factor in selling a product?

  Aesthetics
• What aspects of aesthetics are important for a product?

  Shape, color, and proportion
• What should you compare when considering life expectancies of products?

  Similar products with different life expectancies
• What factors determine if a product is good value for money?

  Quality, performance, aesthetics, and price
• How should users evaluate the cost of a product?

  By considering purchase and running costs
• What headings should be used to compare three similar products?

  • Function
  • Price
  • Features
  • Aesthetics
• What price ranges should be included in product comparison?

  Low end, mid range, and high end
• Why are aesthetics important in product design?

  They are the first thing consumers see
• What are some aesthetic qualities to consider?

  Shape, form, line, colour, proportion
• How does shape influence consumer perception?

  It affects opinions of products
• What is the definition of form in design?

  Shape with the third dimension added
• How does form affect perception of quality?

  It can make a product seem heavier or lighter
• What should you compare when evaluating the form of mobile phones?

  Perceived and actual physical form
• What is a common exam question regarding aesthetics?

  Discuss the aesthetics of a product
• What is the effect of horizontal lines in design?

  They create passive or stable feelings
• What do vertical lines do in design?

  They dominate horizontal lines
• How can proportion be used in design?

  To balance, contrast, or highlight areas
• What is the difference between symmetry and asymmetry?

  Symmetry is balanced; asymmetry is contrasting
• What is contrast in aesthetics?

  Elements that are different from each other