(singular/plural) - something that encourages activity or change

Smart materials in design

Design and technology

Product evolution and development

Explore contexts and empathise

Product analysis and quality standards

Redesign

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

how products change and improve over time

a demand from people drives the creation of new products

new innovations or advancements in technology drive the creation of new products

basic requirements that are essential for an individual's survival, health, and well-being

desires or wishes for non-essential items or experiences

the ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another person

examining a product’s design, function, and performance

established guidelines that ensure products or services meet consistent and accepted levels of excellence.

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

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

information provided by users about their opinions and insights into design ideas

the process of refining and evolving design ideas through feedback testing, and iteration

the process of improving a design to make it as efficient as possible, while still meeting all requirements

the process of making small improvements to something

the process of designing products in such a way that they are easy, cost effective, and efficient to manufacture

clearly share and explain your final design

to think carefully about your ideas, decisions, and process

explain the reasons behind your design choices

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