Product Design

• Parts of the design m ix include aesthetic, function and cost.
• aesthetics consider elements of a product to impact consumer choice.
• design mix is when designing a product, key features have to be considered.
• Function is a product or service having to be fit for purpose; meaning it has to be capable of doing its job.
• Cost is how well a designed product is likely to be economically valuable.
• Types of changes in elements of the design mix to reflect social trends include:

  • Bespoke vs Standard Design.
  • Efficiencies.
  • Waste minimisation.
  • Reuse, Recycle, ethical sourcing.
• Bespoke Design means that the product is designed specifically for the customer and is not available anywhere else.
• Standard Design are products that are sold as standard, so the customer can't add any extra features/benefits.
• Efficiencies in production can be achieved by changing the types of materials used or updating technology in production.
• Design for Waste Minimisation is products that use a lot of energy and other resources in the making process should be designed to be durable and last a long time. Or products to be designed as smaller/lighter to save amount of materials used.
• Design for Reuse is resources being saved if products are designed to be reusable or designing products so that components can be easily reused.
• Design for Recycling are businesses adapting their production methods so designed products can be produced using recycled materials to save time and effort.
• Ethical sourcing means ensuring that the products being sources are created in safe facilities by workers who are treated well and supplier is respecting the environment during production.