OCR · Design and Technology · J310
GCSE Design and Technology: What are the opportunities and constraints that influence design and making requirements?
Learning from existing products and practice · OCR GCSE Design and Technology (J310), specification point 2.1. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "What are the opportunities and constraints that influence design and making requirements?", and every card links back to the page it came from. Specification © OCR — used with attribution.
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What is the purpose of critiquing existing designs and products before designing?
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To identify the features and methods used (materials, processes, influences, impacts) so they can inform your own design and making requirements.
Name the three manufacturing-related aspects to identify when analysing an existing product.
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The materials, the components, and the processes used to make it.
The environmental impact of an existing product is evaluated using a ?.
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lifecycle assessment
What is a lifecycle assessment (LCA)?
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An evaluation of a product's environmental impact across its whole life — from raw material extraction, through manufacture and use, to disposal.
Usability (of a product)
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How easily and effectively the intended user can operate the product — e.g. ergonomics, ease of use and accessibility.
How can fashion and trends influence the design of a product?
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Designers update a product's style, colours, form and features so it appeals to current consumer taste and sells.
How can branding influence the design of a product?
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Its shape, colours, logos and materials are chosen so the product is instantly recognisable and consistent with the brand's identity.
Why do designers study the work of past and present design professionals and companies?
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To identify styles, features and methods they can learn from, adapt or be inspired by in their own work.
What does 'impact on society' mean when critiquing a product?
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How the product affects people's lives and communities — e.g. health, safety, employment, lifestyle and culture.
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