Product design factors
Visual, tactile and aesthetic
innovation and creativity
purpose, function and context
materials-characteristics and properties
user-centred design
legal responsibilities
economics- time and cost
technologies- tools, processes and manufacturing methods
Requires a creative approach to develop new or improved solutions to unsolved problems and opportunities
design elements include: line, shape, form, texture, colour, transparency, translucency, and opacity
Relates to the products form, appearance and feel
opportunities are identified from research and development, end-users' feedback, new ideas and knowledge
this includes its operation, performance, reliability and quality
materials are selected for use based on their properties (their performance and behaviour both chemically and physically under certain conditions the back side
Characteristics are visible features of the materials used
end-user/s' problems or needs identified to improve wellbeing and/or quality of life
products are produced safely for the end-user/s' by the Australian and international (ISO) standards
costing a product takes into account materials, labour and use of plant (equipment and machinery) but must give value to the end-user/s'
Sustainability
conversion techniques and production processes are reliant on and affected by available tools, equipment, machines, and expertise
involves connection and interaction between three pillars of sustainability: social, economic and environmental systems