Year 9
Develop a specification for a product a para-triathlete might use
In this lesson, we will look at where design specification points come in and how they might be used to help a para-triathlete.
Year 9
Develop a specification for a product a para-triathlete might use
In this lesson, we will look at where design specification points come in and how they might be used to help a para-triathlete.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- develop design specifications that include a wider range of requirements such as environmental, aesthetic, cost, maintenance, quality and safety
- research the health and wellbeing, cultural, religious and socio-economic contexts of their intended users
Equipment
Basic modelling equipment (including paper / fabrics).
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4 Questions
Q1.
Custom made products are made with a specific client in mind.
False
Q2.
A para-triathlete might need a custom made product for 'day-to-day' activities as well as for sporting events.
False
Q3.
A design specification must be followed and can't be changed once written.
True
Q4.
Design specification should be limited to no more than ten points.
True
4 Questions
Q1.
When designing a custom product it is important to work closely with a client.
False
Q2.
Design specifications can come from an infinite amount of sources.
False
Q3.
Specification points are only used to list the way a product functions.
True
Q4.
A design specification should never be 'set in stone', it should develop as a designer learns more.
False