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What are social mores?

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Accepted customs, values or habits within a culture or religion.

2
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Inclusive or universal design caters for everyone, regardless of…

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Age, gender, ability, or economic status

3
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Designs for impoverished communities must be…

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Affordable, include no extra costs, easy and cheap to maintain.

4
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Ergonomic principles are used to…

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Improve comfort and ease of use, minimise strain and fatigue, assure safety

5
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What are the three elements of Ergonomics?

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Body size, body movement, body conditions

6
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Body size

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An aspect of ergonomics that relates to anthropometry and uses measurements of the body to ensure the design fits a wide range of people.

7
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Body movement

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An aspect of ergonomics that relates to biomechanics and provides info on the limits of a product and that space it requires.

8
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Body conditions

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An aspect of ergonomics that relates to the environment and ensures the surrounding conditions of the product are comfortable.

9
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Under the element of emotional and sensory appeal, list and explain the components of emotional design.

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  1. Visceral (instinctive gut reaction)
  2. Behavioural (how the item performs)
  3. Reflective (how it reflects self image)
10
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List five social and physical needs we might buy products to satisfy.

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To belong, to feel safe, to have status, to achieve and do well, to cool down in the summer.

11
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‘Fashion and trends’ relate to the industries of…

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Fashion, Technology, Communication, Housing, Vehicles