TEXTILES

• Label types of thinking and 4 sections

  Label types of thinking and 4 sections

  A) Convergent thinking

  B) Convergent thinking

  C) Divergent thinking

  D) Divergent thinking

  E) Discover

  F) Define

  G) Develop

  H) Deliver

  
• Label every point

  Label every point

  A) Design problem

  B) Design brief

  C) Solution (finished product)

  
• Divergent thinking


  Also called creative thinking - exploring lots of possibilities

  Techniques include:

  Researching widely

  Talking to people for ideas

  Combining ideas from different areas
• Convergent thinking


  Also called critical thinking - turning possibilities into a decision by analysis and judgement in design brief and final solution

  Techniques include:

  Asking questions

  Thinking realistically

  Applying evaluation criteria
• Design thinking strategies/tasks - divergent

  D1:

  • Observing end users and listening to their feedback
  • Mind map
  • Brainstorming
  • SCAMPER method
  • Crazy 8s
  • Moodboard
  • Broad research
  • Sketching design ideas

  D2:

  • Prototyping
  • Testing & trialling
  • Role playing
• Design thinking strategies/tasks - convergent

  C1:

  • End user surveys
  • Evaluating designs and ideas using criteria

  C2:

  • Production planning
  • Timeline planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Evaluating final product
  • Decision matrix
  • PMI analysis
  • SWOT analysis
  • Decision tree
• What is a hazard?


  A dangerous thing, action or behaviour; something in the work environment that has the potential to cause harm to people.

  Examples: Sharp blades, fast moving needle, hot iron
• What is a risk?


  The severity or degree of harm arising from an accident, and the likelihood of the incident happening

  Examples: The hazard of a cord across a walkway might cause tripping and a head injury.
• What does the likelihood refer to in a risk assessment?


  The probability that a given event will occur, rated low, medium or high
• What is an injury in reference to a risk assessment?

  The actual harm or damage that could occur to a person
• What are some of the most common injuries in textiles?

  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Poor manual handling practices
  • Eye strain due to poor lighting
  • Sewing machine incidents with needles
  • Inhaling and absorbing hazardous chemicals in fabrics, threads, and dyes
  • Musculoskeletal problems
• What is a non resistant material?

  Can move, compress or stretch with little force applied by hands or wind

  Examples: Fabric, fibre, flexible plastic, paper, card
• What is a resistant material?


  Hard and dense and don't change shape easily

  Examples: Stone, wood, plastic, ceramic, metal
• What are the four materials categories included in Product design technology?

  Plastic, wood, fabric, metal
• NATURAL: Fabric, fibres and yarns


  Protein (animal): Alpaca, wool, angora, silk

  Cellulose (plant): Cotton, linen, jute, hemp
• Manufactured: Fabric, fibres and yarns

  Regenerated (cellulose-based): Viscose, acetate

  Synthetic (petrol-chemical): Polyester, acrylic, nylon
• Skins, membranes, and biomaterials:Fabric, fibres and yarns


  Leather, rubber, latex, mycelium, scoby
• Blended & laminated: Fabric, fibres and yarns

  Polycotton, Gore-Tex
• What does a material characteristic/property refer to?

  Material characteristic: The visual and textural aspects that are typical of a material

  Material property: Relates to how a material performs and behaves in different situations
• Properties that can be evaluated/tested in non-resistant materials:

  Moisture absorbency

  Moisture wicking

  Water repellency

  Elasticity

  Strength

  Durability

  Resistance to fire

  Stiffness/draping

  Wrinkle resistance

  Resistance to UV

  Ability to retain dye

  Lustre and surface shine

  Thermal properties

  Breathability

  Shrinkage

  Protection from sunlight

  Texture

  Ability to felt
• Qualitative research


  Gives us descriptive content through: interview, open ended questions and observation of users
• Quantitative research


  Gives us numerical content including data, statistics, percentages