1. DESIGN THEME FOR RM MOCK EXAM
SEATING IN PUBLIC SPACES FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

2. ANALYSE EXAMPLES
Collect 4 different examples that use a different materials and answer the questions below:
What materials have been used and why?
How has it been made – what processes may have been used?
Who is the seat aimed at – what kind of person why?
Why is it the shape it is?
What makes it a good/bad design?
What ergonomic factors have been considered in it’s design?
How has safety been thought about?

3. Marking Criteria – Designing Question
INITIAL DESIGNS
Different Ideas – well drawn to get higher marks
Show that they take into consideration the Design Specification Points – Criteria needed
DEVELOPMENT OF ONE
Must show how you have changed/improved the original design chosen to make it better
Explained using notes
- mention materials and why suitable
- indicate sizes and why these are important
- show details of how it might work/go together
- show that you have really considered the design criteria