Product Design
Product Design Year 8 questioning Ferrous and non ferrous metals: Can you give examples of ferrous and non ferrous materials? What are alloys and examples? Timber/Card Give an example of softwood. Give an example of hard wood. Why is hardwood more expensive than soft? What is the difference between softwood and hardwood? Why is card a sustainable choice of material? Safety What general rules apply in the workshop? What rules apply when working with pewter? What rules apply when drilling metal? What rules apply when working with resin? Packaging What is required on packaging by law? Environment: What are the 6R’s? What do they mean?
Processes and Manufacture What does BSI stand for? What is it for? What is a BSI flowchart? What shapes are used for which action in a BSI flowchart? What is isometric drawing?
Designing and Making Name 3 ways to improve your design ideas. What are the names of tools used in making our keyring? What is 2D Design? What is a specification and why do we use it? How and why do we test our product at the end of the project? Deeper thinking questions What is meant by design obsolescence? Why are disposable products irresponsible? Why does deforestation affect everyone? Why are “Bic for ladies” razors sexist? Why is it important to look at different cultures such as the Adinkra symbols from Ghana?
Processes and Manufacture What does BSI stand for? What is it for? What is a BSI flowchart? What shapes are used for which action in a BSI flowchart? What is isometric drawing?
Designing and Making Name 3 ways to improve your design ideas. What are the names of tools used in making our keyring? What is 2D Design? What is a specification and why do we use it? How and why do we test our product at the end of the project? Deeper thinking questions What is meant by design obsolescence? Why are disposable products irresponsible? Why does deforestation affect everyone? Why are “Bic for ladies” razors sexist? Why is it important to look at different cultures such as the Adinkra symbols from Ghana?
