Oban High SchoolDesign & Technology

Department

Higher Product Design

Exam Preparation Homework

Product information

CHARM Peeler (assorted colours) £0.79

Key features

Designed for both right-handed and left-handed users.

Can also be used for parmesan.

Designer

C Halskov/H Dalsgaard

Assembled size

Length 15cm

Care instructions

Dishwasher safe

Product description

ABS plastic, stainless steel

Q1.

Product information

CHARM Potato Peeler (assorted colours) £0.79

Key features

Designed for both right-handed and left-handed users.

Designer

Monika Mulder

Assembled size

Length 18.5cm

Care instructions

Dishwasher safe

Product description

ABS plastic, stainless steel

PEELER A

PEELER B

Product information

SMILA BAGGE Wall Lamp (green) £4.49

Key features

Gives a soft mood light.

Tamper-proof against curious little fingers.

Suitable for use with an energy-saving bulb, it produces low heat.

Designer

Anna Efverlund

Assembled size

Length 32cm

Width 23cm

Height 6.5cm

Cord length 2.5cm

Environment

Special waste handling required

Good to know

For extra child safety, attach the cord to the wall with cable clips.

Care instructions

Chandelier bulb E14 max 25W

Product description

Polypropylene plastic

Product information

MINNEN FACKLA Wall Lamp (silver colour,

transparent) £9.99

Key features

Fixed light and “flickering” torchlight options.

Tamper-proof against curious little fingers.

Designer

A Hulden/S Dahlman

Assembled size

Height 39cm

Cord length 3.0m

Environment

Special waste handling required

Good to know

For extra child safety, attach the cord to the wall with cable clips.

Care instructions

Halogen bulb G4 12V 10W (included)

Product description

Diffuser: polypropylene plastic

Lamp housing: steel, clear lacquer

Wall bracket: polycarbonate plastic

Q2. WALL LAMP A

WALL LAMP B

Q3. OFFICE CHAIR A.: SKRUVSTA SWIVEL CHAIR £69.90Product Information:

Height adjustable for a comfortable sitting posture. Adjustable tilt tension, increase or decrease the resistance to suit your movements and weight.

Assembled size:

Seat width 48cm

Seat depth 45cm

Min Seat height 47cm

Max seat height 55cm

This product requires home assembly.

The chair is tested and approved for domestic use. May be completed with floor protectors. The castors are designed for soft floors.

Product description:

Castors: polyamide plastic.

Base: steel, pigmented epoxy/polyester powder coating,

Gas strut: steel, acetal plastic,

Mechanism: steel, polypropylene, pigmented epoxy/polyester powder coating,

End cap: polypropylene,

Frame: expanded polystyrene

Seat cushion/back: highly resilient polyurethane foam (cold foam) 25kg/cu.m.

Fabric 100% cotton

CHAIR B: ALLAK SWIVEL CHAIR £59.90Product Information:Height adjustable for a comfortable sitting posture. Adjustable tilt tension, increase or decrease the resistance to suit your movements and weight.Assembled size:width 68cmdepth 60cmSeat width 52cmSeat depth 47cmMin Seat height 43cmMax seat height 54cmThis product requires home assembly.The chair is tested and approved for domestic use. May be completed with floor protectors. The castors are designed for soft floors.Product description:Castors: polyamide plastic.Star base: reinforced polyamide plastic.Back frame: steel,Seat frame: plywood,Back foam: polyurethane foam 30kg/cu.m, polyester wadding,Seat foam: polyurethane foam 35kg/cu.m, polyester wadding,Cover, sitting surfaces: through dyed split leather from cattle, with an embossed and pigmented surface.Artificial leather parts: 100% cotton, 100% polyurethane.

Armrest frame: polypropylene

Q3 (cont)

Preparing your answer.

Complete the table below with as much information as possible.

Product name

Market group

Material

Process

Identifying features of material

Identifying features of process

Justification for choosing material

Justification for choosing process

Outline specification

Question

(a) Outline a product specification for one of the products shown. (6)

(b) Give four reasons why the design of one of the products makes it suitable for mass production. (4)

(c) Justify the choice of materials used in both products. (6)

(d) Describe the health, safety and environmental issues that are associated with both products and their manufacture. (4)

(e) For both products describe the quality assurance issues that would concern:

• the manufacturer

• the user. (4)

(f) Describe the possible appeal of both products to the consumer. (6)

Plan your answer.

(a) Outline a product specification.

(i) What information has already been given in the question that I can use as part of my outline specification?

(ii) What are the safety requirements of the product?

(iii) What assumptions can I make about how the product should perform?

(iv) How has ergonomics influenced the design of the product?

(v) How has aesthetics been used to influence the appeal of the product?

(vi) What features have been included in the product to improve its function?

There are 6 marks available for this but you should aim to write more than 6 statements.

Remember to clearly state which product you are writing about.

(b) Give 4 reasons why the design of one of the products makes it suitable for mass production.

(i) Will the materials used to make the product impose a restriction on the choice of production methods that can be used?

(ii) Will the complexity of the shape of the parts of the product determine that a certain production method is used?

(iii) Will the type of construction, joining or assembly methods used make the product suitable for a particular type of production?

(iv) What quantity is to be produced?

(v) Has a stock size of material been used?

(vi) Has the same part been used more than once in the product?

Remember to state what product you are referring to, one at a time.

(c) Justify the choice of materials used in both products.

(i) In what type of environment is the product expected to be used?

(ii) Consider the safety of the person who uses the product.

(iii) How is the product expected to perform? (weight, stability, strength, etc.)

(iv) Consider the appearance of the product to its intended market group.

(v) What type of manufacturing processes have been used to make the product?

(vi) Is the material able to be recycled or reused?

Remember to state what product you are referring to,

one at a time.

Back up what you say with an example and don’t repeat

yourself. There are 4 marks available so 4 valid, justified

comments should be made.

(d) Describe the health, safety and environmental issues that are associated with both products and their manufacture.

(i) The damage to the environment as a result of preparing the raw materials for production (renewable and non-renewable materials).

(ii) The waste, by products and pollution produced during the production process

(iii) Legislation and British Standards for safety for the product during use

(iv) The pollution caused by using the product

(v) The power and energy needed to operate the product

(vi) How the product is to be recycled or reused after its useful life is over

(vii)How safe the product is while in use

Try to back up your claim by giving a reason which in your opinion justifies the point you are making.

Try not to repeat yourself. This question is worth four marks, therefore at least four points should be made.

(e) For both products describe the quality assurance issues that would concern

• The manufacturer

• The user.

The manufacturer will be concerned with the:

(i) Quality of the raw materials delivered.

(ii) Prompt and efficient delivery of the materials (Just In Time Production).

(iii) Accuracy and precision of each part prior to assembly

(iv) Efficiency of the production team to meet deadlines

(v) Performance of the finished product and how well it meets health and safety legislation

The user will be concerned with:

(i) Safety of the product and its ease of use

(ii) Effect the product will have on the environment

(iii) Product’s ability to perform to the same standard over time

(iv) Ability for the product to be repaired and maintained

(v) Guarantees and warranties issued with the product

(f) Describe the possible appeal of both products to the consumer.

Consider the product’s:

(i) Aesthetic appeal to the intended market group

(ii) Safety features

(iii) Build quality and reliability

(iv) Brand name and the reputation of the manufacturer

(v) Cost compared to other similar products

(vi) Features and functions and what benefits they provide.

Remember to describe the appeal of both products and to

name the one you are writing about.

Back up all claims with a valid reason. If possible try to write

about different things for each product.