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What is the primary difference between technology push and market pull in product development?
What is the primary difference between technology push and market pull in product development?
- Technology push is driven by user demand, while market pull is driven by technological advancements.
- Technology push leverages new technologies to create products, while market pull responds to specific customer needs. (correct)
- Technology push is used by large corporations, while market pull is used by startups.
- Technology push focuses on improving existing products based on customer feedback, while market pull introduces entirely new technologies.
How might technology impact the job role of a designer?
How might technology impact the job role of a designer?
- Designers will primarily focus on marketing and sales, rather than the design process itself.
- Designers will rely less on computer software and more on traditional drawing techniques.
- Designers can use digital tools to create and test prototypes, and collaborate with global teams more effectively. (correct)
- Designers will have less influence on the overall product development process.
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of 'culture' in a societal context?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of 'culture' in a societal context?
- The economic structure of a community.
- The values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors shared by a group and used to interact with each other and the world. (correct)
- The geographical boundaries of a region.
- The political system of a country.
How do fashion trends MOST directly impact product design?
How do fashion trends MOST directly impact product design?
Why is it important for designers to consider the needs of diverse societal groups, such as people with disabilities and the elderly?
Why is it important for designers to consider the needs of diverse societal groups, such as people with disabilities and the elderly?
An entrepreneur is looking to fund a new tech gadget. Which of the following methods BEST exemplifies crowdfunding?
An entrepreneur is looking to fund a new tech gadget. Which of the following methods BEST exemplifies crowdfunding?
A small business owner wants to increase online sales. Which strategy would be considered 'virtual marketing'?
A small business owner wants to increase online sales. Which strategy would be considered 'virtual marketing'?
How does technology affect the balance of risk and reward for entrepreneurs?
How does technology affect the balance of risk and reward for entrepreneurs?
What is the primary advantage for farmers who form cooperatives?
What is the primary advantage for farmers who form cooperatives?
Which factor primarily drives 'market pull' in product design?
Which factor primarily drives 'market pull' in product design?
How does technology push primarily influence product development?
How does technology push primarily influence product development?
What is a significant impact of increased automation on the job market?
What is a significant impact of increased automation on the job market?
How can new technologies affect cultural or religious sentiments when designing a product?
How can new technologies affect cultural or religious sentiments when designing a product?
How has the rise of social media most significantly impacted fashion trends?
How has the rise of social media most significantly impacted fashion trends?
Why is it important to consider the needs of diverse groups, such as the elderly and disabled, in product design?
Why is it important to consider the needs of diverse groups, such as the elderly and disabled, in product design?
Which of the following best describes the main goal of fairtrade?
Which of the following best describes the main goal of fairtrade?
How might a manufacturer improve their established product to increase profitability?
How might a manufacturer improve their established product to increase profitability?
How did the introduction of LYCRA in the 1960s affect the fashion industry?
How did the introduction of LYCRA in the 1960s affect the fashion industry?
Flashcards
Technology Push
Technology Push
Technology or materials drive design of new products.
Market Pull
Market Pull
User needs and desires drive product development.
Culture
Culture
Values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors of groups and societies influencing interactions.
Fashion
Fashion
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Enterprise
Enterprise
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Innovation
Innovation
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Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding
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Virtual Marketing & Retail
Virtual Marketing & Retail
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Co-operative
Co-operative
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Fairtrade
Fairtrade
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Continuous Product Improvement
Continuous Product Improvement
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Increasing Automation
Increasing Automation
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Satellite Navigation
Satellite Navigation
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Cultural Sensitivity in Design
Cultural Sensitivity in Design
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LYCRA in the 1960s
LYCRA in the 1960s
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Inclusive Design
Inclusive Design
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Study Notes
- Technology push involves designers using newly developed technology or materials to create new products.
- Market pull involves improving or redeveloping a product to meet consumer needs.
Changing Job Roles Due to Technology
- Technology has changed the way designers, office workers, bank workers, and factory workers operate.
Culture
- Culture encompasses the values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors used by groups and societies in their interactions.
- This includes ethnic and religious groups.
New Products Based on Fashions and Trends
- Fashion dictates styles, colors, and materials.
- Fashion systems can be dependent on specific groups, like celebrities.
- Designers must create products that meet the needs of everyone in society, including people with disabilities and the elderly.
Entrepreneurs Take Advantage of Business Opportunities
- Enterprise involves identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, which carries a risk of failure but also the potential for significant profit.
- Enterprise includes starting a new business or expanding an existing one with new ideas.
- Innovation is the term for a new idea from an entrepreneur or business.
Crowdfunding
- Crowdfunding is a method of raising money for new businesses by using websites like Kickstarter to promote ideas to a large audience.
- Backers invest money in the idea, and in return, they often receive a reward like a free gift, a discount on the product, or a share in the company.
Virtual Marketing and Virtual Retail
- Marketing involves promoting a product or service.
- Retail involves selling products and services to customers.
- Virtual marketing includes promoting a product or service on social media or via email.
- Virtual retail involves selling products and services online, including potential future virtual reality shops.
Co-operatives and Fairtrade
- A co-operative is a business run by its members, with decisions about operations and profit sharing made collectively.
- Co-operatives range from small local shops to large businesses.
- Farmers often form co-operatives to increase their negotiating power and get higher prices for their products.
- Co-operatives are a feature of fairtrade, which aims to ensure fair prices for farmers.
Manufacturers Try to Continuously Improve Products
- Established manufacturers are always looking to make more money.
- Improving the manufacturing process and redesigning products to respond to market pull or advances in technology are ways in which this is achieved.
Market Pull
- Designers often design things to satisfy the wants and needs of consumers- consumer demand
- Changing fashion and social attitudes affects the kind of products that people want.
Technology Push
- Research and development departments in industry are constantly developing new technologies, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
- New technology might make an existing product cheaper, better at its function, more efficient, or nicer looking.
How Technology Affects What Jobs People Do
- Technology is constantly changing and has a large impact on the jobs that people do
- Increasing automation has reduced the amount of people required to do manual tasks
- Technological developments have enabled new jobs, like designing computers and software,
- Technology has also led to jobs changes in the workplace as a result of an increase use of technology
How Technology Can Have an Impact on Culture
- When designing a product, you need to make sure that the product does not offend or isolate anybody for political, religious, gender or cultural reasons.
- New technology has the potential to offend people, for example if it was to be made from an animal products
- New products can also impact fashion and trends
- Fashion is continuously affected by new materials and techniques.
- Technology can also have a further impact on fashion trends, because of the rise of social media
How Products Can Impact a Particular Group of People in Society
- Today, products are designed to have a negative impact on others by being sensitive to their needs.
- Products should consider elderly or disabled people needs.
- Technology is designed to suit disabled and elderly users, including phones sold with large easy-to-read buttons or devices with voice recognition.
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Explore technology push and market pull in product design. Understand the impact of technology on job roles and the influence of culture and fashion on product development. Learn how entrepreneurs leverage business opportunities.
