Oban High School Design & Technology Department

1. Oban High SchoolDesign & Technology Department Higher Product Design Exam Preparation Homework

2. Q1. PEELER A 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 PEELER B 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

3. 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 Q2. WALL LAMP A 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 WALL LAMP B

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

5. Q3 (cont) CHAIR B: ALLAK SWIVEL CHAIR £59.90 Product 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 68cm depth 60cm Seat width 52cm Seat depth 47cm Min Seat height 43cm Max seat height 54cm 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. 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

6. Preparing your answer. Complete the table below with as much information as possible.

7. Question • Outline a product specification for one of the products shown. (6) • Give four reasons why the design of one of the products makes it suitable for mass production. (4) • Justify the choice of materials used in both products. (6) • Describe the health, safety and environmental issues that are associated with both products and their manufacture. (4) • 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)

8. Plan your answer. • Outline a product specification. • What information has already been given in the question that I can use as part of my outline specification? • What are the safety requirements of the product? • What assumptions can I make about how the product should perform? • How has ergonomics influenced the design of the product? • How has aesthetics been used to influence the appeal of the product? • 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.

9. (b) Give 4 reasons why the design of one of the products makes it suitable for mass production. • Will the materials used to make the product impose a restriction on the choice of production methods that can be used? • Will the complexity of the shape of the parts of the product determine that a certain production method is used? • Will the type of construction, joining or assembly methods used make the product suitable for a particular type of production? • What quantity is to be produced? • Has a stock size of material been used? • 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.

10. Justify the choice of materials used in both products. • In what type of environment is the product expected to be used? • Consider the safety of the person who uses the product. • How is the product expected to perform? (weight, stability, strength, etc.) • Consider the appearance of the product to its intended market group. • What type of manufacturing processes have been used to make the product? • 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.

11. (d) Describe the health, safety and environmental issues that are associated with both products and their manufacture. • The damage to the environment as a result of preparing the raw materials for production (renewable and non-renewable materials). • The waste, by products and pollution produced during the production process • Legislation and British Standards for safety for the product during use • The pollution caused by using the product • The power and energy needed to operate the product • How the product is to be recycled or reused after its useful life is over • 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.

12. For both products describe the quality assurance issues that would concern • The manufacturer • The user. • The manufacturer will be concerned with the: • Quality of the raw materials delivered. • Prompt and efficient delivery of the materials (Just In Time Production). • Accuracy and precision of each part prior to assembly • Efficiency of the production team to meet deadlines • Performance of the finished product and how well it meets health and safety legislation • The user will be concerned with: • Safety of the product and its ease of use • Effect the product will have on the environment • Product’s ability to perform to the same standard over time • Ability for the product to be repaired and maintained • Guarantees and warranties issued with the product

13. (f) Describe the possible appeal of both products to the consumer. • Consider the product’s: • Aesthetic appeal to the intended market group • Safety features • Build quality and reliability • Brand name and the reputation of the manufacturer • Cost compared to other similar products • 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.