OCR · Design and Technology · J310
GCSE Design and Technology: How can exploring the context a design solution is intended for inform decisions and outcomes?
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In design and technology, what is the 'context' of a design solution?
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The real-world situation the product or system is intended for — where, how and by whom it will be used.
Why should a designer explore a product's context before designing?
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Understanding the context informs design decisions and outcomes — it reveals user needs, opportunities and constraints.
Name two aspects of product use to consider when exploring a context.
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Where the product or system is used, and how it is used.
What is the primary user of a product?
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The person who directly uses the product or system — the main person it is designed for.
How do wider stakeholders differ from the primary user?
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Stakeholders do not necessarily use the product themselves but have an interest in it or are affected by it (e.g. manufacturers, retailers, carers).
What should investigating social, cultural, moral and economic factors identify?
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Opportunities and constraints that can influence the design process.
Exploring a design context involves investigating social, cultural, ? and economic factors.
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moral
Which type of contextual factor concerns a group's shared values, beliefs and traditions?
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Cultural factors.
Which type of contextual factor concerns cost, affordability and market conditions?
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Economic factors.
Which type of contextual factor concerns ethics — what is right or wrong?
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Moral factors.
Which type of contextual factor concerns how people live, their lifestyles and demographics?
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Social factors.
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