2.1 Selection of materials or components

Functionality

Being suited to serve the specific purpose for which it was designed

Aesthetics

The concept of beauty and taste. Humans have five senses, and all of these are important elements that contribute to making and experience or design aesthetically pleasing.

Environmental

All products affect the environment to some degree. Choosing and using materials carefully may mean reducing the effect it has

Cost

The selling price of a product includes the cost of raw materials, manufacturing costs, packaging and distribution, and sellers' costs, with a percentage of the total added for profit

Cultural

The values of an individual or a specific community that determine the way that a person behaves

Availability

How easy or difficult materials are to get hold of and some are only available in limited quantities

Social

Things that affect our lifestyle and include things like wealth, gender, family, and religion

Ethical

The 'right thing to do' and morally right