1. PRODUCT DESIGN

2. Starter
List as many facts as you can about the product shown
XBOX
360

3. Learning Objectives
Must: be able to state 2 ways a manufacturer decides upon a product
Should: be able to evaluate the features of a product
Could: be able to identify weaknesses in a product design and suggest improvements

4. What makes a good product?
Products
Quality?
Price?
Design?
Desirable?
How many more can you add?

5. Deciding a Product How do manufacturers decide what goods to produce?
Using research
Redesigning an existing product
Copying a Rival firm

6. Features of Product Design
Description
Function
Describes exactly what the product does
Composition
A detailed description of the materials used e.g. the ingredients
Design
A product must be pleasing to the eye, taste and touch, easy to pack, transport and store
Safety
Products must match all of current British and European laws, and must not harm the environment
Cost
The price must compete with rival products

7. Design your product in the centre of a page and add in the comments around it
Individual Task
Picture of Product
Function
Safety
Design & Name
Cost
Composition
Describe what your product does
What are your ingredients?
What laws must you be aware of?
How much will you charge for your product?
What does your product look like? What is it called?

8. Team Task
Put all of your designs in the centre of the table so that they are visible to all team members
Each team member should write down 3 things they like about each persons design and 1 thing they do not like (you must say how you think the design could have been improved)
As a group you must decide which of the designs you wish to present to Sir Alan Sugar

9. Homework
Using the spider diagram for your own products design, analyse a product of your choice, for example a chocolate bar or games console
You must give a description of
Function
Composition
Design
Price
And if you can, Safety
Include pictures where appropriate

10. Plenary What are the 5 features of product design?
What are the 3 ways a manufacturer decides upon a product?
What Enterprise Skills have you used today?
What level did you achieve?