YR 11 Exam terms

Question 1

What is the Double Dimond design process?

Answer 1

A design process that is very flexible and adaptive that changes to suit the situation or context and the different ways that designers think and work.

Question 2

What does the Double Dimond process describe to designers?

Answer 2

• Identify and research a need or opportunity and possible end user.
• Define the problem through writing a design brief (and evaluation criteria).
• Research and wide range of information that can be used when designing.
• Develop and refine product concept’s through drawings and physical modelling.
• Identify the best solution (proof of concept)
• Plan and produce the product
• Evaluate the end result.

Question 3

What two types of thinking does the Double Dimond design require?

Answer 3

Divergent (discover): Designers identify and research a need or opportunity.

Convergent (define): The problem or opportunity is clarified and defined in a written a design brief.

Question 4

What are the core design principles?

Answer 4

• Put people first
• Communicate visually and inclusively.
• Iterate ( to repeat and improve something. In design, you make a version, test it, fix it, and do it again until it’s better.)

Question 5

What are the advantages of working in a team?

Answer 5

• It brings multiple ideas and brains together.
• Team members can bounce ideas off each other
• The work load can be distributed to speed things up.
• Members can support eachother

Question 6

How do you begin the design process? (investigating and defining).

Answer 6

• Brainstorm to identify a need
• Conduct initial research, especially for end user.
• Set goals
• Write design brief
• Write evaluation criteria
• Conduct further research

Question 7

What is the difference between Primary and Secondary research?

Answer 7

Primary: Covers investigations you have carried out personally.

Secondary: Research others have done.

Question 8

Quantitive vs Qualitative

Answer 8

Quantitive: Research information that can be explained with numbers.

Qualitative: Research data is detailed, individual and has a lot of depth.

Question 9

What are ethics in primary research?

Answer 9

• Informed consent
• Do no harm
• Show respect for privacy

Question 10

What are ethics in secondary research?

Answer 10

• Acknowledge the source
• Present research with honesty, analysed appropriately and conclusions must be valid.

Question 11

Why is researching existing solutions helpful?

Answer 11

It helps you understand and learn from the problem solving work of others and learn from their mistakes.

Question 12

What should be included in a PMI?

Answer 12

• Aesthetics
• useful features
• Features that can be improved
• Function (how the product works)
• Cost
• Use of materials and processes
• Quality of production and finish
• Level of sustainability

Question 13

What is the purpose of a design brief?

Answer 13

A design brief explains what needs to be designed, why, and for whom. It guides the designer to create the right product.

Question 14

What are constraints and considerations? (Part of project scope)

Answer 14

Constraints are the rules or limits that must be followed in a design.
Examples: budget, size, materials, safety laws.

Considerations are things that should be thought about to make the product better.
Examples: user needs, appearance, comfort, trends.

In short:

Constraints = must do

Considerations = should think about

Question 15

What does a project scope include?

Answer 15

Who, why, what about the product and the user/s.

Question 16

What is a evaluation criteria?

Answer 16

Something that identifies the standards your product needs to meet to be successful. They can be called success criterias. (They can be written as questions.)

Question 17

What are the different drawings?

Answer 17

• Visulisations: Sketches with annotations
• Design options (3D): 2 or more realistic drawings
• Working drawings: detailed technical drawings of chosen design option.

Question 18

What are design elements?

Answer 18

The basic parts used to create a product’s look and feel.
- Point
- Line
- Shape
- Texture
- Colour
- Tone
- Transparency
- Translucency
- Opacity

Question 19

What are design principles?

Answer 19

Rules that help arrange design elements in a way that looks good and works well.
- Proportion and balance
- Symmetry and asymmetry
- pattern
- Movement
- Repetition
- Rhythm
- Positive and negative space
- Contrast

Question 20

Characteristics vs Properties

Answer 20

Characteristics are what something looks or feels like — like color, size, or shape.
Properties are how something behaves — like being strong, bendy, or waterproof.

Question 21

Mechanical properties

Answer 21

Strength, elasticity and hardness.

Question 22

Physical properties

Answer 22

Density, durability and heat resistance.

Question 23

Characterisitics

Answer 23

Texture, sheen, grain surface patterning and colour.

Question 24

What can research reports include?

Answer 24

• Heading
• Materials used
• Aim of the test
• testing procedure
• Photo
• Numerical results
• Observations

Question 25

What are erginomics?

Answer 25

How well a product fits and is suited to the human body.

Question 26

What are components

Answer 26

Components are the parts that make up a product. Each component has a job and works together with other parts to make the product work. Example: A phone has components like the screen, battery, and buttons.

Question 27

Why are models used?

Answer 27

- Show ideas before making the real product - Test and find problems early - Help others understand the design - Save time and money by fixing issues before full production They help make sure the final product works well.

Question 28

Why prototype?

Answer 28

To trial or test a design concept to see if it functions, looks good and achieves the design brief requirements.

Question 29

Why write a justification chosen product concept using group feedback?

Answer 29

Writing a justification with group feedback explains why the chosen idea is best by including different opinions and making the decision stronger.

Question 30

What are quality messures?

Answer 30

A brief outline or description of the standard you expect to achieve in major construction process.

Question 31

what is the circular economy?

Answer 31

An economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products. Features included are: Design for Durability and Circularity: Products are designed to be durable, easily maintained, and disassembled for reuse, repair, or recycling. Extended Product Lifecycles: Products are designed to be used for longer periods, reducing the need for new production.

Question 32

what is a product concept?

Answer 32

A product concept is a description or vision of a product or service at an early stage in its lifecycle, typically before any detailed design or engineering work.