a design which is recognisable, stands the test of time, a benchmark for new designs and inspirational

a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

a specific characteristic or purpose of a design

British English CC

The work of other designers

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

Form versus function fruit juicers

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.

Give an example of a design or designer who focuses on the functionality of products.

A design decision is where a designer has to make a deliberate choice to meet a ...

being able to refill the water and the water being enclosed

A good way to analyse a product is to consider successful features and those to be improved. When looking at the Hippo Roller, successful features include ...

How the product works or performs its task  

What does the "function" of a product refer to?

The manufacturer who builds the product  

To see if the product works as intended and meets user needs  

To check if the product is expensive enough  

Why is testing products important in the design process?

Which of the following products focuses more on form or function?

Starter Quiz

What does the "function" of a product refer to?