Research techniques

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will reflect and build upon designing and making principles to which they have been introduced previously. this will be assessed in the Non-Examined Assessment

Iterative Design Principles

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.

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

it only affects the final product, not the process

it improves the design through repeated testing and feedback

it is not important for making changes to a design

it is only done at the beginning and then ignored

How does research fit into the iterative design process?

research needs are what you need to find out

design requirements are what the product must have

design requirements are only about making a product look nice

What is the difference between research needs and design requirements?

outlines the design opportunity and identifies a primary user's needs

user feedback as it leads to design changes that improve the product

the first design is always perfect and does not need changes

research is only used at the start of the project

designers ignore test results and keep their original ideas

If a company is designing a new sports shoe, which of these is a research need?

gathering information to help make decisions

guessing what might work without checking

to understand user needs and design requirements

designing a product without asking anyone for feedback

Which of these would **not** be a good way to research user needs?

What do we call the main person a product is designed for?

A design {{}} describes what the product should do and who it is for.

a person who has never used or interacted with the product

Which of the following is not a product stakeholder?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz