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

Smart materials in design

Product evolution and development

Explore contexts and empathise

Product analysis and quality standards

Develop ideas using feedback

Design optimisation

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 by investigating a specific 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 {{}}.

Starter Quiz

Match the term to the definition.