something which is needed or wanted to make a product successful

the process of changing or improving an existing product

an acronym that stands for: substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate and reverse. It is a creative thinking tool that helps generate new ideas

Redesign

Design and technology

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

What does the S in the acronym SCAMPER stand for?

What does the M in the acronym SCAMPER stand for?

Sketching over images of existing products or designs.

Sketching on a blank page so the designs are new and innovative.

Sketching without looking at existing products.

examining a product’s design, function, and performance

guidelines that ensure products meet consistent levels of excellence

the condition of being protected from harm, danger, or injury

When analysing products, designers can use {{}} and questions to frame their thoughts.

Which of the following relate to quality standards?

What type of products does the Lion Mark quality standards cover?

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A design requirement is something which is needed or wanted to make a product {{}}.

Smart materials change their material properties in response to an external {{}}.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet