Areas to discuss
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Function
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Aesthetics (research designer) / Affordance
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Cost
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Availability
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Environmental Considerations
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Material and component selection
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Ergonomic considerations
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Mathematic application
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User needs and wants
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Social, moral, ethical and cultural considerations
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Manufacturing methods/ techniques
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Scale of production
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Technical Key terms
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Density
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Tensile Strength
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Strength to weight ratio
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Hardness
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Durability
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Thermal conductivity
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Electrical conductivity
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Corrosive resistance
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Stiffness
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Elasticity
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Plasticity
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Impact resistance
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Brittleness
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Malleability
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Ductility
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Machinability
Human factors
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Ergonomics
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Physical fit
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Psychological
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> Layout
> Colour
> Font size
> User interface
> Product weight
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Anthropometrics
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Aesthetics
> Colour
> texture
> Design style/ theme
Usability:
Effectiveness – how well can it be used
Efficiency – how easily can it be used (time)
Satisfaction – is it a pleasurable experience?
Good design
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Innovative
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Makes a product useful
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Aesthetic
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Understandable
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Unobtrusive
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Honest
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Long lasting
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Thorough (in every detail)
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Environmentally friendly
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Minimal (the required level)
Other areas
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Context
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Materials
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Processes
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User needs
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User wants
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Stakeholder requirements
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Funding
Don't forget
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Link back to your List of master requirements
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Include info about ongoing research you might have completed
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Include feedback from users/ stakeholders
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Include images of inspiration
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