Roles of the client, user, designer and maker Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the role of the client in commissioning a product?
The client identifies a need or opportunity and sets out the initial brief and requirements for the product.
How does the user contribute during the commissioning stage?
The user provides insights into their needs and preferences to help shape the design brief.
What is the designer’s role during commissioning?
The designer discusses the brief with the client and user to clarify requirements and propose possible solutions.
What is the maker’s involvement during commissioning?
The maker may advise on the feasibility of manufacturing certain design ideas within budget and technical constraints.
During the design stage, what is the primary responsibility of the designer?
To generate, develop, and present ideas that meet the client’s and user’s needs, producing sketches, models, and specifications.
How does the client participate in the design stage?
The client reviews design proposals and provides feedback to ensure the design meets their expectations and requirements.
What is the user’s role in the design stage?
The user gives feedback on proposed designs, focusing on usability, ergonomics, and aesthetics.
What contribution might the maker make during the design stage?
The maker advises on materials, processes, and production methods, ensuring designs are practical to manufacture.
What is the designer’s role in the manufacture stage?
To produce final working drawings, specifications, and provide technical support during the production process.
How is the client involved in the manufacture stage?
The client monitors progress, approves final designs, and ensures the product is being made to the agreed standard and cost.
What role does the maker play during manufacture?
The maker is responsible for producing the product accurately and to a high standard based on the designer’s specifications.
What input might the user have during the manufacture stage?
The user might be consulted on prototypes or samples to check for comfort, usability, and satisfaction.
What is the role of the client during the evaluation stage?
The client assesses whether the final product meets the original brief, budget, and overall expectations.
How does the user contribute to the evaluation stage?
The user tests the final product in real-world conditions and gives feedback on its performance, comfort, and appeal.
What is the designer’s responsibility during evaluation?
The designer analyses feedback from the client and user to judge the success of the product and suggest improvements if necessary.
What role does the maker have in the evaluation stage?
The maker considers feedback related to the manufacturing process, product quality, and identifies possible improvements for future production.
Why is communication between the client, user, designer, and maker important?
Effective communication ensures that the product meets needs, is manufacturable, and achieves high standards of quality and usability.
How can feedback loops improve a product during its development?
They allow issues to be identified and resolved early, improving the final product’s quality, functionality, and customer satisfaction.
What is commissioning in the context of product design?
The process where the client identifies a problem, sets a brief, and initiates the design process with input from users and designers.
Why must the designer liaise with the maker during the design stage?
To ensure that proposed designs are practical to manufacture, cost-effective, and technically achievable.
