16 Questions
What stage of the design process involves the summary of process and results, including constructive criticism and suggestions for future improvements?
Evaluation and conclusion
Which popular design philosophy focuses on eliminating unnecessary complications?
KISS principle
In design, what does TIMTOWTDI stand for?
This Is More Than One Way To Do It
Which design approach concentrates on the objectives and tasks associated with the use of the product?
Use-centred design
What phase of the design process involves introducing the designed solution into the environment?
Implementation
Which activity does NOT typically fall under the stage of 'Post-production design feedback for future designs'?
Prototyping
What is the first step in the design process according to the text?
Define the Problem
Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as part of the research step in the design process?
Conducting market analysis
What is the main purpose of the brainstorming step in the design process?
To generate many different ideas without criticism
When developing ideas, which of the following criteria is NOT mentioned in the text?
How much will it cost to produce?
When choosing the best idea, the text states that you should consider:
The idea that best meets the criteria, fits the constraints, and has the least negative characteristics
What is the main purpose of building models or prototypes during the design process?
To visualize and test the design before production
Which of the following is NOT a key question that should be answered during the testing and evaluation of design solutions?
Is it easy to manufacture?
What is the main purpose of the 'Improve Design' step in the design process?
To make changes to the design based on test data and evaluation
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of model or prototype used during the design process?
Functional simulations
What is the primary goal of the 'Communicate Results' step in the design process?
To demonstrate that the design is worthy of manufacturing
Learn about the process of model building and prototyping in design to optimize for better performance/safety trade-off. Discover how realistic drawings, scale models, 3D CAD, and prototypes are used to gather information and test design ideas.
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