a prototype that shows what a design will roughly look and work like, but isn’t fully finished or interactive yet

the interaction (comfort and fit) between people and the products they use

how easy and comfortable something is to use

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Medium-fidelity prototyping

Design and technology

What is inclusive design?

Identifying challenges and opportunities

Empathy and user understanding

Using research to inform design requirements

Idea generation

Idea evaluation and selection

Low-fidelity prototyping

Basic testing and feedback

Iteration and refinement

Advanced testing and feedback

High-fidelity prototyping

Considerations for production

Inclusive design in industry

This unit explores inclusive design with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. Students research user needs, generate ideas, and prototype solutions, developing empathy, creativity, and problem-solving while considering feasibility and real-world impact.

Inclusive Design: Mental Health and Wellbeing

how comfortable and efficient a product is to use

Which statement best describes ergonomics?

{{}} means how easy and reliable a product is to use.

how comfortable and efficient a product is

designing so everyone can use and enjoy it

Match each keyword to its correct definition:

they should be strong enough for testing but easy to shape or adjust

they must be final, decorative materials ready for production

they are always made from recycled paper and tape

they cannot include any mechanical or electronic parts

Which statement best describes materials used for medium-fidelity prototypes?

it checks function and comfort before investing in high-fidelity models

Why is testing ergonomics and usability important before final manufacture?

by focusing only on physical accessibility

by making products complex and stimulating

by creating designs that feel calm, supportive and easy to use

by using expensive materials to show quality

How does inclusive design support users’ mental wellbeing?

Inclusive design and accessible design are exactly the same thing.

Accessible design removes barriers, but inclusive design goes further.

Inclusive design only focuses on mental health.

Accessible design is always better than inclusive design.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of these is an example of flexibility in design?

User-{{}} design puts the needs and experiences of the user at the heart of the design process.

to identify real problems that design can help to solve

to make people work harder under pressure

Why do designers study barriers to mental health and wellbeing?

to quickly test and communicate a concept

What is the main purpose of a low-fidelity prototype?

Which three things can simple material prototypes show?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Medium-fidelity prototyping

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.