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