1.3.1 product and design mix

Question 1

what are the 3 elements of the design mix

Answer 1

-Function
-Aesthetics
-Costs

Question 2

what is another word that can be used for cost

Answer 2

economic manufacturer

Question 3

what does the function represent

Answer 3

what the product does and how well it does it

product is fit for purpose

Question 4

what does the aesthetic represent

Answer 4

How much it appeals to senses

has a good look

Question 5

what does the cost represent

Answer 5

How much it costs to produce

the balance or trade off between cost and quality

Question 6

function key words

Answer 6

‘durable
‘easy running’
‘smooth running’
‘long lasting’
‘well built’

Question 7

aesthetic key words

Answer 7

‘tastes nice’
‘sounds nice’
‘feels nice’
‘smells nice’
‘looks nice’

Question 8

costs key words

Answer 8

‘productivity’
‘efficiency’
‘value for money’
‘materials’
‘labour’

Question 9

what can influence the design mix

Answer 9

customer preferences, social trends, technological advancements, and the overall business strategy