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In this unit we are going to look at importance of design specification .

In this unit we are going to look at importance of design specification. Design specifications. We are going to: look at the function of design specifications. content of a design specification. deciding which specification points are important.

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In this unit we are going to look at importance of design specification .

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  1. In this unit we are going to look at importance of design specification. Design specifications • We are going to: • look at the function of design specifications. • content of a design specification. • deciding which specification points are important.

  2. In this unit we have combined the expertise on three individuals to show you how they use design specifications. I have taught pupils how to design for a number of years, testing a number of strategies I have my own design company and I will show you how commercial designers work. Having worked as a graphic designers, I have combined some of the methods we used there with ones we use in the department.

  3. Task The KIAE furniture company has asked you to design a desk for a child’s bedroom. Working in pairs, design an idea that you could present to the company. You have 10 minutes.

  4. Desk Design Desk Design Desk Design Design idea 1 Design idea 3 Design idea 2 How many of your ideas were similar to these ?

  5. What the designer thought of the designs ideas. Ok an interesting range of ideas, but your teacher left out some important details that you needed to know when designing – any thoughts? Was the task clear? Children can range in age from 3 to 12. You had to guess at which age range to aim the product at. Guessing can lead to mistakes.

  6. As you have seen, a general brief such as “Design a desk for a children’s bedroom” is sovague, that it is difficult to know exactly what is needed and how to respond correctly to the customer’s requirements. To overcome this problem, designers use a design specification to describe in detail what the finished product will have to do in order to be successful.

  7. Before you go back to designing the desk for the 5 year old, yes I remembered to tell you the age this time. It might help you to try out the these tasks. For each of the products select which statement you think is : an important aspect of that product or not important. Have a go.

  8. Answer Biro  1. Cheap to produce and sell. 2. Fits comfortably in the hand. 3. Stirs coffee 4. Writes well 5. A substantial number can be produced at one time. 6. Handy for head scratching  7. Dependable

  9. Answer Stapler  1. Cheap to produce and sell. 2. Fits comfortably in the hand 3. Dependable 5. Water resistant 4. Nice colour 6. Flexible  7. Can staple a number of pages together

  10. Answer Trainers  1. Cheap to produce. 2. Comfortable fit 3. A substantial number can be produced at one time. 4. Look good. 5. Water resistant  6. Flexible material 7. Sell cheaply. 8. Lightweight

  11. So what information do we need to design this desk? The child’s age? maybe if it’s a boy or a girl? – what do they like? – what it needs to look like? – age, gender,appearance. What they are going to use the desk for? painting, writing, storing books – function. What size will the child be? – measurements. How safe will it be for them to use? sharp edges - safety

  12. Specification:- • Appearance • To attract the attention of a 5 year old child. • Effective use of colours. • Based on characters suitable for a 5 year old child. From the previous questions we asked ourselves, we drew up some guidelines that should make sure that the product, will be successfully designed. • 2. Function. • Practical – writing, colouring, painting. • Storage for colouring equipment – crayon, colouring pencils, colouring books • 3. Sustainability • Source materials that have a low environmental impact.. • Well designed, long lasting so that it can handed on. • 4. Safety • Safe to use, no sharp corners. • Non toxic finish. • 5. Measurements. • Size suitable for a 5 year old child.

  13. Appearance Size Safety Price Function Sustainability Durability Weight We have seen how important it is to make a specification clear. Containing enough information so the designer knows exactly what the products needs to, for example, do (function) or look like (appearance). There are a number of specification details that need further consideration – any thoughts ? Lets look at these in further detail in the next unit.

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