1.55 Design for...

Question 1

How to minimise materials during design

Answer 1

-Use the minimised raw materials necessary to achieve the required strength and function
-Apply material selection- lighter/ recyclable materials
-Consider standard sizes of materials- reduce waste during cutting/ shaping

Question 2

How to simplify manufacturing processes

Answer 2

-Choose processes with fewer steps/ less energy intensive- eg injection moulding
-Reduce reliance on complex/ specialised equipment

Question 3

How to minimise packaging material

Answer 3

-Use just enough packaging to cover the product- avoid over packaging
-Packaging material should be lightweight and recyclable
-Materials that can be reused and recycled

Question 4

Design to reduce wasted space

Answer 4

-Design packaging that is close fitting to the products shape
-Use flat pack/ modular packaging to optimise transport and storage

Question 5

Reduce Components

Answer 5

-Aim for integrated design- fewer components that perfrom multiple functions
-reduces assembly time, costs and maintenance

Question 6

Reduced environmental impact

Answer 6

-Design with entire product lifecycle in mind- raw material to disposal
-use sustainable, recyclable and biodegradeable materials
-apply eco design principles- reduce emissions and harmful finishes such as lead paint

Question 7

Environmental and economic benefit

Answer 7

-Less packaging- cover material cost and reduced shipping weight
-Smaller packaging takes up less space during transport- fewer journies- reduced emissions
-Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of eco-friendly packaging- improve brand image