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Design Factors
Technology and D&T Factors that affect design
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The factor that considers how well does the product work? | function |
| Refers to the appearance of the product. | aesthetics |
| Legislative and ethical responsibility to protect the user of a product. | safety |
| How well does the product interact with the body of the user? | ergonomics |
| How special is the product? | quality |
| The availability and properties of the things that go into making the product. | materials |
| Ensures that the product will wear well and will not go out of fashion quickly. | durability |
| Relates to the resources required to produce and to use the product. | energy |
| The costs required to produce the product and the relationship to its end worth. | economics |
| The laws that must be met when creating and using the product. | legislation |
| The acceptability of the product to the public and culture in which it will be used. | social |
| Does this product use materials and power sources which are renewable and not harmful to the earth, the atmosphere or people. | environment |