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• what is physiology? (ergonomic)


  physiology considers the physical capabilities of the human body. strength, posture, movement, flexibility, reaction speed, muscle control.
• what is phycology? (ergonomics)

  Mental processes such as perception and memory. First interaction we have with a product (looking at it). Function, Colour, Texture
• what is anthropometrics? (ergonomics)


  sizes - relate the body part to the part of the product.

  e.g. what important measurements?

  what body parts are in contact?
• what are the functions of a product? 


  primary - those that are vital for the design to do it’s job.

  secondary - could be comprimised for the benefit of primary functions. (additional functions not needed)
• what are the 6Rs?

  reimagine

  reuse

  reduce

  repair

  refuse

  recycle
• what are the idea generation techniques?

  mind map

  pencil walk

  morphological analysis

  brainstorming

  analogy

  biomimicry
• benefits of idea generation techniques

  creativity

  diversity in ideas

  working as part of a group

  spontaneous ideas

  provides a starting point

  overcomes mental block
• define technology push 


  this is the results of advances in technology once it is developed the product is pushed to a high quality marketing campaign
• define technology pull

  when a demand is created for a product to fulfil a need or want
• define market pull 


  this is when a demand is created for a product which changes its results
• define niche market 


  when you target your product at a specific group in a specific market segment
• what is a NON-FERROUS metal


  does not contain iron

  not magnetic

  will not rust

  (for example: aluminium)
• what is a FERROUS metal


  contains iron

  magnetic

  will rust

  will require a finish to protect

  (for example, steel)
• what is die casting 


  molten metal is injected into a mould called a die

  Very accurate and has a high quality finish
• what is dip coating?

  1. a product is heated up in over or furnace.
  2. hot product is immersed into fluidised powder particles.
  3. plastic melts onto metal, then product is removed from fluidised and left to cool.
• advantages of dip coating

  extra grip

  protects metal

  aesthetic reasons
• what are the 3 types of market research?

  questionnaire

  user trial

  user trip
• questionnaire description

  compile a list of questions

  ask a wide range of people

  compile results

  present results
• user trial description 


  get users to test a product

  get them to give opinion on functional aspects of the product
• user trip description 


  designers test out the product as if they were the user