Design Processes

What does SCAMPER stand for?

• Substitute

• Combine

• Adapt

• Modify

• Put another use

• Eliminate

• Reverse

What are the 12 PDS?

The 12 Product Design Specifications:

• Weight

• Ergonomics

• Aesthetics

• Cost

• Safety

• Quality

• Maintenance

• Function

• User

• Sustainability

• Environment

• Size

WEAC|SQM|FUSES

What does COSHH stand for?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

What is modelling?

The process of creating either a physical or virtual 2d|3d CAD model.

Why is product recall a bad thing?

Because it means the original analysis stage is not effective and it can end up being more than 1000x more expensive compared to just initially noticing it at the design stage.

What is Evaluation during a product design process?

It is the proper report regarding exactly how effective a design meets its specifically set specification.

What is so good about Third party feedback?

Its unbiased and independent.

What are focus groups?

A type of market research where members of a specifically chosen demographical audience are investigated for information needed.

What is a demographic group?

A specific category of people

What is a visual prototype?

A prototype only made to show of the visual aspects of a model.

What is a proof of concept prototype?

A prototype with the key function of showing of the main technical aspects of a design.

What is a production prototype?

A prototype made to represent how a mass-produced product would look and function.

What are 3 types of Prototype?

• Proof of Concept

• Production

• Visual

What is the difference between measurement and dimension?

measurements uses tools to look at existing dimensions while dimensions alone show the distance between features.

What is a datum point?

A reference from which measurements are taken to improve accuracy.

What is a template?

A shape or pattern with the ability to transfer a design onto a piece of work to maintain consistency.