Communication techniques Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is CAD in product design?
CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design, a digital tool used to create, modify, and visualise product designs.
Name one benefit of using a CAD package.
It allows for precise and accurate drawings that can be easily edited and modified.
How does CAD improve communication in product design?
It produces clear, detailed drawings and 3D models that help designers, clients, and makers understand design ideas.
What is one advantage of using CAD for manufacturing?
CAD files can be directly used with CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) systems, improving production accuracy and efficiency.
How can CAD support product testing?
It allows designers to simulate product performance, stress tests, and material properties before making a physical model.
What does ‘line’ refer to in product design?
Line is the outline or edge of a shape, or a mark used to guide the eye and define the form of a product.
Why is ‘line’ important in product design?
It can suggest movement, divide space, and emphasise certain areas or features of a product.
What is ‘shape’ in product design?
Shape refers to the 2D outline or silhouette of a product or design element.
What is ‘form’ in product design?
Form is the 3D structure or volume of a product, giving it depth and solidity.
How does ‘texture’ affect product design?
Texture influences how a product feels to touch and can visually suggest quality, grip, or comfort.
Name an example of a practical use of texture in a product.
A rubber grip on a tool handle to prevent slipping.
Why is ‘colour’ significant in product design?
Colour affects the appearance, mood, and visibility of a product and can be used for branding or safety.
How might a designer use colour to improve a product’s function?
By using bright colours for safety equipment to improve visibility or contrasting colours for controls and buttons.
What does ‘proportion’ mean in product design?
Proportion is the relationship between the sizes of different parts of a product, affecting its balance, aesthetics, and usability.
Why is good proportion important in a product?
It ensures the product looks pleasing, functions well, and is comfortable to use.
Give an example of poor proportion in a product.
A chair with a backrest too small for comfortable support.
How can visual features like line, shape, and texture improve communication of a design idea?
They make design concepts clearer, help express style and function, and allow others to better understand the proposed product.
Name one reason a designer might choose to use a bold line in a design sketch.
To highlight key features or important parts of a design.
How can CAD packages improve product presentation?
They can produce photorealistic images and animations to effectively communicate how a product will look and function.
Why might a designer choose a CAD package over traditional hand-drawing methods?
CAD is faster for modifications, more precise, and can easily generate technical drawings and 3D views for manufacturing and presentations.
