products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste

assesses the environmental impact at every stage of a product’s lifecycle

a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

making design decisions to improve a product in some way

a design approach where a product is made up of separate, interchangeable parts or modules

Redesign and rethink

Design and technology

Linear versus circular economy

Life Cycle Assessment

Design

Manufacture and materials processing

Distribution

Product in use

Repair, maintenance and recycling

In this unit pupils will develop knowledge of technology in society and its effects on design.  Through the life cycle assessment of popular products, they will learn how to be responsible designers.

Circular economy

assesses a product's environmental impact throughout its life cycle

to comply with newly introduced regulations

to reflect feedback from users or stakeholders

to intentionally increase production costs

to take advantage of technological advancements

Which of the following is not a common reason for redesigning a product?

using durable materials that resist wear and tear

designing it to go out of fashion quickly

including components that are difficult to replace

Which redesign strategy helps to extend a product's life?

It focuses only on ensuring that products are recycled at the end of their life.

It aims to reduce waste by designing products to be used once and then disposed.

It involves designing products to last longer, be repaired, reused, or upgraded.

It focuses on lowering the cost of manufacturing regardless of product lifespan.

Which of the following best describes how the circular economy approach applies to product redesign?

it does not require components or adhesives to hold together

What is the positive environmental impact of using cardboard packaging for refillable deodorants?

Match the redesigned product to the original product.

Maintenance is the regular {{}} and small fixes to keep a  product working properly and lasting longer.

Repair and maintenance of a product is the responsibility of the user and the ...

The ability to take apart products helps them to be ...

A design opportunity happens when there is a {{}} or a need for a new or improved product.

Which of the following products follow a linear economy model?

creating a completely different product from scratch

refining or improving a product through repeated development

improving a product by making one final change

What does iteration mean in the context of design?

Starter Quiz

Maintenance is the regular and small fixes to keep a product working properly and lasting longer.