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what are the 5 principles of designing

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  1. User-Centered Design:
  2. Design Brief and Specification
  3. Idea Generation and Development:
  4. Aesthetic Considerations:
  5. Functional Requirements:
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what is user design (principles of designing)

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User-Centered Design: Focus on the needs, wants, and values of users to define design opportunities.

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what is a design brief and specification (principles of designing)

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Design Brief and Specification: Develop clear and concise documents to guide the design process.

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what is idea generation and development (principles of designing)

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Idea Generation and Development: Use creative strategies to generate and refine ideas.

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what is aesthetic considerations (principles of designing)

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Aesthetic Considerations: Ensure the product is visually appealing and fit for purpose.

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what is functional requirements (principles of designing)

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Functional Requirements: Design products that perform effectively and efficiently.

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what are the 3 research techniques

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primary
secondary
market analysis

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what is primary research

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Primary Research: Gather firsthand information through surveys, interviews, and observations.

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what is secondary research .

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Secondary Research: Utilize existing sources like books, articles, and online resources.

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what is market analysis

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Market Analysis: Understand current market trends and consumer needs.

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3 ways
how to analyse a problem

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problem identification
contextual understanding
stakeholder analysis

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what is problem identification

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Problem Identification: Clearly define the problem to be solved.

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what is contexual understanding

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Contextual Understanding: Consider the environment and circumstances surrounding the problem.

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what is stakeholder analysis

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Stakeholder Analysis: Identify and understand the needs of all stakeholders involved.

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what are 3 problem solving strategies

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iterative design
critical thinking
decision making process

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what is an iterative design

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Iterative Design: Continuously refine designs through prototyping and testing.

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what is critical thinking

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Creative Thinking: Employ techniques like brainstorming and lateral thinking.

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what is a decision making process

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Decision-Making Processes: Use tools like decision matrices to evaluate options.

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what are different ways of testing

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qualitative
quantitative
feedback intergration

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what is Quantitative Testin

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Quantitative Testing: Measure performance using numerical data.

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what is qualitative testing

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Assess user satisfaction and product usability.

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what is feedback integrating

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Feedback Integration: Incorporate test results to improve the design.

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define ergonomics

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Ergonomics: Design products that are comfortable and efficient for human use.

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define anthropometrics

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the use of body measurements to determine the optimum size for a product to ensure user comfortability and efficient use

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define user interactions
Interaction design focuses on how users engage with a digital product, covering animations, micro interactions, transitions, and search behavior
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what are 3 Computer Systems for Designing
CAD simulation tools digital prototyping
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what is cad
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Utilize software for creating precise design models.
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what is simulating tools
Simulation Tools: Test designs virtually to predict performance.
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what is digital prototyping
Digital Prototyping: Create and evaluate digital models before physical production.
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influeneces on innovation
innovation types push pull markets intellectual properties
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what are innovation types
Innovation Types: Understand incremental, radical, and disruptive innovations.
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what are tech push/pull markets
Technology Push and Market Pull: Recognize how technological advancements and market needs drive innovation. Market Pull: Designs driven by consumer demand. Technology Push: Innovations spurred by advancements in technology.
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what is IP
Intellectual Property: Protect innovative ideas through patents and copyrights.
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What are 3 considerations needed when designing
sustainability ethical issues cultural differences
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what is sustainability
Sustainability: Design with environmental impact in mind.
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what are ethical ISSUES
Ethical Issues: Address moral implications of design choices.
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what is cultural sensitivity
Cultural Sensitivity: Respect cultural differences in design aesthetics and functionality.
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what is meant by research, plan and evaluate
project planning evaluation criteria continuous improvement
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what is project planning
Develop timelines and resource plans.
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what is evaluation criteria
Evaluation Criteria: Set benchmarks to assess design success.
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what is continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement: Use evaluations to refine and enhance designs.
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3 ways to generate or develop ideas
idea generation ideas concept development feasibility analysis
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what ARE 2 idea generation Techniques
: Use methods like SCAMPER and mind mapping.
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what is concept development
Concept Development: Transform ideas into viable design concepts.
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what is Feasibility Analysis
Feasibility Analysis: Assess the practicality of design ideas
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3 ways to develop a proposal
Design Proposals: Stakeholder Communication: Feedback Incorporation
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what is design proposals
detailed plans outlining design solutions.
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what is stakeholder comms
Stakeholder Communication: Present proposals effectively to stakeholders.
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what is feedback incorporation
Feedback Incorporation: Adjust proposals based on stakeholder input.
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3 ways to have a detailed design
technical drawings materials selection manufacturing considerations
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what is a technical drawing
Technical Drawings: Produce accurate and detailed design drawings.
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what is material selection
Material Selection: Choose appropriate materials based on properties and sustainability.
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what is manufacturing considerations
Manufacturing Considerations: Design for ease of manufacturing and assembly.
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3 ways of Communicate Ideas and Information
visual verbal/written presentation
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what is visual comms
Visual Communication: Use sketches, models, and diagrams to convey ideas.
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what is verbal/written comms
Verbal and Written Communication: Articulate design concepts clearly and concisely.
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what is presentation skills comms
Presentation Skills: Effectively present design ideas to various audiences
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what does SCAMPER stand for
SCAMPER: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse.
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what is biomimicry
Biomimicry: Taking inspiration from nature
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3 sustainability methods
use 6 R's life cycle analysis Consider energy efficiency, durability, and recyclability.
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what are the 6 R's
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Refuse, Repair
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what are the 7 stages of the life cycle analysis
raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, maintenance, disposal, and recycling
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examples and benefits of cad
CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD — speeds up prototyping, improves accuracy
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4 design movements and their influences
Bauhaus – Form follows function. Memphis – Postmodernism, bold and colourful. Art Deco – Geometric and decorative. Streamlining – Aerodynamic, curved shapes

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