Design & Technology 9705/13 Oct Nov 2022
Laura Bellini
1. Production techniques for materials and components like acrylic key fobs, corrugated cardboard displays, plywood bridges, and the associated tools, equipment, and safety precautions for cutting, shaping, and assembling.
2. Functional and structural analysis of designs such as bathroom racks, desk tidies, and scissor lift trolleys, addressing design flaws and proposing practical modifications to improve usability and functionality.
3. Importance of home assembly for products like racks, considering cost, transportation, user satisfaction, and manufacturing scalability, with analysis and evidence supporting modular design benefits.
4. Influence of fashion, style, and aesthetics in product designs like desk tidies, integrating consumer preferences, trends, and market relevance into design decisions.
5. Development of design concepts for outdoor exercise equipment, energy awareness teaching aids, and baby cot mobiles, focusing on functionality, user engagement, and sustainable material use.
6. 3D rendered visualizations of completed designs, including features like adjustable brackets, weatherproof covers, flat-pack packaging, and ergonomic mechanisms, with detailed annotations on materials and joining methods.
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