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planned obsolescence

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made to last a limited time, e.g a BIC biro pen or a disposable razor

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anthropometrics

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the study of human measurements

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ergonomics

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making sure that the product/environment work efficiently, how comfortable, easy something is to use

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manufacturing tolerance

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an acceptable amount of difference from standards (sizes), e.g 5+/-mm

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quality assurance

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the system set up to make sure products are always faultless

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quality control

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checking products/components meet the specifications

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consumer pull/market pull

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when consumers and their wants/needs drive the development of new products

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technology push

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science/research drives new product development

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sustainability

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MEETING THE NEEDS OF TODAY WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS TOMORROW.
A sustainable process or material is one that can be used without causing permanent damage to the environment or using up finite resources.

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finishing techniques

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making surface suitable for use: protection from dirt/damage, or to enhance the aesthetics

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standard stock form

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the forms/sizes you purchase materials in e.g rods, granules

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design protection/patents

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legal protection for the product invention being copied

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production line

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making/manufacturing products using an efficient system often in a factory environment, step by step process

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risk assessment

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assessing the dangers when working

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product modelling

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making models to assess shape and form - usually from cheap, readily available materials

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prototype

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a very detailed working model

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design features

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areas which need careful consideration

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design movement

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styles in history or the present which have similar features e.g colour, shape, inspiration e.g Memphis/Art Deco

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just in time (JIT) production

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relating to mass production, parts arrive just when needed for a specific order, they are not held in storage in a warehouse

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stock control

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managing materials throughout the production

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bar code

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a machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines in varying width, printed on a commodity and used especially for stock control

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design criteria

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features which must be included to make a product successful

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renewable material/resource

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a material that comes from plants or animals e.g parana pine, leather

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non-renewable material/resource

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a raw material that cannot be replaced e.g oil, coal, natural gas

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smart material
materials which change their properties in response to the environment
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material properties
how materials perform in use e.g toughness, flexility, stiffness
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product marketing
how companies try to sell their products e.g advertising, handing out free samples
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brand identity
making customers aware of a company, the associations/expectations of that company
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scale of production
a number of products made together (mass/batch/continuous)
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product evolution
how products develop over time (think mobile phones)
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BSI kite mark (British Standards Institute)
the product has been tested independently by the BSI for quality and safety, this product can display a kitemark.
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Conformité Européene symbol (CE)
self-awarded, the product has been tested by the manufacturer, the product meets minimum European standards (lower than the kite mark)
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composite material
a combination of a metrix and a reinforcement, which when combined gives properties of the indvidual components e.g concrete, GRP
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flat pack
a piece of furniture or other equipment that is in solid pieces packed flat in a box for easy transport and is assembled by the buyer
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knock down fittings (KD fittings)
fittings are those that can be put together easily, normally using only a screw driver, a drill, a mallet/hammer and other basic tools - they are temporary joints although many are used to permanently join together items such as cabinets and other pieces of furniture that are purchased in flat pack
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one-off/custom production
making a single, often unique and bespoke product e.g crafted furniture
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batch production
the production method used to make a specific number of identical products e.g bread
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mass production
used to make a larger number of identical products on a production line e.g cars
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continous production
always making large amounts of a product non-stop, e.g standard components
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automated manufacture
manufacturing which runs continuously with the aid of machines and robots, no human intervention
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inclusive design
designing something so that it can be accessed by all (considers elderly, disabled etc.)
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product modification
changing products to make them work better
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computer numerical control (CNC)
a production method using numbered codes to make something with a machines
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manufacturing specification
a collection of specific manufacturing information like material and sizes
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product specification
the list of criteria a product should meet
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polishing
a surface application applied to wood, metal and plastic
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product assembly
build the product from parts
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die cutting
a stamping process used to cut out shaped with a shaped blade — this is how nets for boxes are made
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offset lithography
the process of printing from a flat surface treated so ink is repelled except where it is required for printing
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flexographic printing
used for printing on flexible materials like crisp packets, plastic bags etc.
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injection moulding
industrial process that injects molten plastic into a mould to make complex 3D shapes
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vacuum forming
a plastic forming process that creates 3D forms like chocolate trays, commonly used in schools
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laminating
covered with a layer of another material, more than 1 layer
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target market/user
who the product is intended for
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standard components
parts that are bought to use in a product - they are mass produced and meet certain international standards e.g screws
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alloy
mixture of 2 or more metals
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composite
combining 2 or more materials
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consumer
person who will use product
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feasibility
how realistic/possible something is to create
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design icon
a design that stands the test of time, it may be groundbreaking, instantly recognisable, sets the benchmark for other products, often copied e.g iPhone
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retro design
a design that is inspired by styles of the past but may include modern technology
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continuous improvement
products are continually being improved and updated — they are developed/modified
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hardwoods
woods from slow growing, deciduous trees with brad leaves
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softwoods
wood from fast growing, evergreen trees with cones/needles
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manufactured boards
man-made timber boards from glued pieces e.g MDF, plywood, chipboard
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ferrous metals
these metals contain iron
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non-ferrous metals
these metals do not contain iron
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thermoplastics
plastics which can be re-heated and re-shaped into new products, e.g PP, acrylic, PET
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thermosetting plastics
plastics that cannot be re-shaped as they set with heat e.g urea formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde
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carbon footprint
the amount of harmful greenhouse gases/carbon emissions released during a product's life cycle
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5th to 95th percentile
ignoring the extremes within the population
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adhesive
compound that bonds materials together (glue)
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aesthetics
features making products visual appealing
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analysis
discussing important features of a problem
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product analysis
discussing important features of a product
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automation
production method without human intervention
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biodegradable
disintegrates/decomposed naturally when exposed to elements
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blow moulding
using air to form plastic products such as drinks bottles
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board
paper material wishing over 200gsm
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brand identity
creating an identity/image which appeals to customers, associations with the company
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CAD models
models designed digitally using software
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forging
hammering hot metals into shape
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contemporary
belonging to the present day, modern
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anthropomorphism
using human features on an object to improve human interface
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blister packaging
packaging using a pre-formed blister and printed paperboard card which has a heat-seal coating
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CMYK
an abbreviation for cyan, magenta, yellow and black
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corrosion
the deterioration of metal usually caused by a chemical reaction and often linked to its environment
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dowels
circular sectioned pegs made from beech or other hardwoods
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electronic data interface
the transfer of structured data from one computer system to another without human intervention
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empirical design
a trial and error approach in design
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extrusion
a technique involving the melting of raw plastic which is then turned into a continuous profile
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galvanising
the process of coating steel with a thin layer of zinc to prevent corrosion
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laser cutting
tools for cutting, scoring and engraving, they use an infrared beam to laser out waste
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line bending
the hearing and bending of a thermoplastic sheet
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orthographic projection
drawings showing three dimensions in2D
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exclusive design
excluding people by failing to meet their needs
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piezoelectric
describes the ability of some materials to generate electricity when deformed by mechanical pressure. This effect is also reversible, causing piezoelectric materials to deform when a small voltage is applied.
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point-of-scale
where the product is displayed for sale. A POS is often part of a new product launch. It may be a unique display stand with key information about the product.
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presentation drawings
accurate visual representations showing, for example colour, tone and texture that are suitable to present to the client
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primary research
this is research where you have found out the information for yourself. This might include interviews with experts, material tests and product analysis.
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seasoned
all natural wood is seasoned to remove moisture. The process of seasoning involves drying in a controlled way to prevent twisting and warping
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ultrasonic welding
the use of very high frequency vibrations to generate heat within the area to be joined, thereby allowing the materials to fuse together

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