1. Design and research Development

2. Identify the three parts of the design mix (3)
F-D

3. Define research and development (2)
E-C

4. E-C
Define innovation (2)

5. D-B
Dyson often develops prototypes of products as part of the design process. What is meant by a prototype? (2 marks)

6. Creating a case study What do you currently know about Dyson?
F-A*
Creating a case study
What do you currently know about Dyson?
What products does Dyson design and manufacture?
What are prototypes and how many did it take before Dyson managed to produce a bagless hoover?

7. F-A*
My Dyson case study

8. Explain how the variables of the design mix can help Dyson differentiate its products (3)
C-B

9. Explain one benefit of research and development for Dyson (3)
C-B
Think about how Research and development produces a better product
How can it help a business be more innovative and satisfy customers needs to be more competitive?

10. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/may/26/dyson-profits-rise A-A*
Read the article below

11. Read the article on the previous slide and answer the question
A-A*
The most effective was for Dyson to increase profit it through research and development. Discuss (10)
Define Research and development
Explain, applying to Dyson, two benefits of research and development
Explain a draw back of research and development
Explain one other way Dyson can increase profit
Write a conclusion... Overall I believe that...