3.3.6 Prototype development - AQA GCSE DT

Designing and making principles textbook: Section 6, chapter 45 (pg 265 onwards)

prototype

a working model of a product or system

prototypes should... (5)

- satisfy the design brief
- be as unique as possible
- work effectively
- have balanced, appropriate, appealing aesthetics
- be commerically viable (fill a gap in the market or be good enought to compete against similar products)

importance of the design brief and spec for prototyping

the design brief and spec shoulod be used to make the prototype and corrections can be made to them if there are issues with the prototype

steps to evaluate a prototype

critical analysis, testing, evaluation

critcal analysis

designer should ensure prototype fits all needs and specifications as shown in design brief

why should prototypes be evaluated?

to see what works and what needs improvement

planned obsolescence

designing products to only last for a certain length of time, often to encourage more purchases
not very sustainable