product/service design

Question 1

what are the 3 elements of the design mix

Answer 1

1. Aesthetics
2. Function
3. Costs

Question 2

cost

Answer 2

• all production costs

Question 3

aesthetics

Answer 3

-refers to design, style and appearance of a product. making the product desirable

Question 4

function

Answer 4

-refers to the benefits that a product or service provides
-how well a product mets a need or solves the problem for which it was intended

Question 5

how can design respond to social trends

Answer 5

1, using recycles materials
2, ethical sourcing
3, minimising waste

Question 6

challenges of a product design

Answer 6

-adapting any one of these features can have a detrimental impact of the other 2

-eg. improving the design could reduce the functionality of the product

Question 7

benefits of adapting designs to changes in social trends

Answer 7

1.reducing waste helps businesses cut costs
2. reflecting social trends through product design menas they are likely to sell large quantities
3. social trends can be used a USP to differentiate themselves
4. seen as being socially responsible