the process of improving a design to make it as efficient as possible, while still meeting all requirements

the process of making small improvements to something

the process of designing products in such a way that they are easy, cost effective, and efficient to manufacture

Design optimisation

Design and technology

Smart materials in design

Product evolution and development

Explore contexts and empathise

Product analysis and quality standards

Redesign

Develop ideas using feedback

Present an idea

In this unit pupils will develop knowledge of smart and modern materials and apply this to designing a product to support new parents. They will develop strategies for generating ideas using primary research and analysis through the investigation of a context.

Developments in new materials: supporting new parents

Design {{}} refines designs to improve factors like efficiency and effectiveness, whilst still satisfying the design requirements.

A reusable nappy is an example of improving what factor when optimising designs?

Design for {{}} (DFM) is the process of designing products in such a way that they are easy, cost effective, and efficient to manufacture.

Match the term to the key factor when considering DFM.

Which criteria are part of simplify/minimise/reduce for design optimisation.

Designers need to ensure that any design developments are justified based on the user’s __________.

The iterative process is how designers __________ ideas to develop a successful design solution.

Which stage is missing from the iterative process. {{}} > Prototype > Test > Refine

What is the process of making small improvements to something?

Starter Quiz