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Form versus function fruit juicers

Design and technology

Why and how designers analyse products

Timber properties and processes

Polymer properties and processes

Metal properties and processes

Testing citrus fruit juicers

The work of other designers

Anthropometrics and ergonomics 

Basic 3D sketching

Advanced 3D sketching

Mastering 3D sketching

Pupils will analyse products to identify features in the products.  They will also identify the materials, material properties and manufacturing processes used to create the products.  They will   conduct functional tests to collect and analyse data to inform design decisions.

Product analysis: encouraging healthy lifestyles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

{{}} can be defined as the purpose of a product.

{{}} can be defined as the appearance and shape of a product.

to ensure the product is visually appealing

to make sure the product is functional and meets user needs

Why is it important to consider the user in design?

The term ‘beauty’ can be classified as...

designing a chair that looks elegant but is uncomfortable to sit on

creating a website that is visually stunning but difficult to navigate

developing a phone with a simple design but excellent battery life

painting a bike with vibrant colours without considering its weight

designing a plain lemon squeezer that catches all the pips effectively

Which do the following focus more on, form or function?

A product that reflects a balance of function and form is often referred to as an example of...

A particular shape, linked to aesthetics.

The situation within which something exists or happens.

the purpose or job the product is designed to do

Which type of data is best for understanding a user's emotional response to a product?

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data in product testing?

When analysing a product, it is important to consider the successful features and those that could be...

When evaluating a design by making an informed and justified decision, it is important to:

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