Factors influencing the development of products Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does UCD stand for?
User Centred Design
What must a product be designed to ensure?
Fit for a purpose to meet user needs
What is functionality in product design?
How the product will be used and its performance
What should designers use to ensure product functionality?
Prototypes and market research such as focus groups
What is innovation in product design?
The design of a product that has never existed before or an existing product with new features
What does authenticity relate to in product design?
How genuine something is and if consumer needs have been genuinely addressed
What is anthropometrics?
Measurements of the human body in the context of product design
What types of data are included in anthropometrics?
- Height
- Weight
- Shoe size
- Arm length
- Grip strength
What percentile of humans is product design typically based on?
The 95th percentile
From where can anthropometric data be obtained?
Sources like the British Standards Institute
What is ergonomics?
The scientific study of people and their working environment
What should be considered in the interaction with products?
All senses to avoid discomfort and stress
Give an example of ergonomics in design.
A car dashboard that allows the driver to focus on the road
What is meant by ‘form over function’?
When designers focus more on aesthetics than functionality
What can influence a consumer’s purchase beyond functionality?
Lifestyle choices and branding
What does ‘form follows function’ mean?
Aesthetics are dictated by the product’s function
What is a characteristic of mass-produced products?
Require minimum additional decoration for profitable manufacture
What influences design theory according to historical movements?
Key historical movements and figures
