1. PLANNING CHECK LIST: have you got:
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an introduction to the section - planning- design cycle and the TOPICS covered.(Yr 12)
an introduction , background info into the area of your study. Why you have chosen it.
a mind map showing in detail potential problem areas in need of design solutions
photographic evidence of some of these problematic areas (4-6 areas)
fully annotated photos , enlarged areas highlighting the problems
a chosen area to focus on giving full details of why you have chosen it
more photos showing details -close up areas focussing on the main problem
a survey that will give evidence that this is a real problem – (consolidate your theory)
some pictures of existing products to show that there is nothing on the market already
a full, detailed conclusion to sum up all your investigation (reason for design need)
a detailed & justified design brief, making reference to your investigation to include:
the goal , prototype or model, environment, DFM,
target market , be specific, who will be testing it??
major constraints - comply with new legislation, fewer parts, cost effective - DFM
a design brief analysis – mind map, DFM
a detailed and fully justified specification that evidences back to the brief & investigation
meaningful spec so that the design can be evaluated and final product assessed
a summary of this section explaining the important things needing to be researched & developed
a PDS
REMEMBER AS THE DESIGNER YOU ARE SHOWING EVIDENCE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN NEED

2. RESEARCH CHECK LIST: have you / got:
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an introduction, explaining how you intend to proceed, refer to your planning conclusion
a detailed research PLAN , does it identify primary, secondary, qualitative & quantitative
used the findings from your ‘planning’ to produce your research PLAN – relevant to brief!
explained the strategies that you will use and the importance of each
a gannt chart planning your time
shown how you are prioritising the research – colour coding maybe!
planned enough areas to research - completely satisfying the brief
relevant data, does it actually help you design the product
surveys/questionnaire – quantitative data and qualitative data
expert advice, existing product analysis (not description), environmental issues,fabrication,
materials, production volume and methods, disassembly,
primary and secondary data
graphs, photos, tables, drawings to explain your data, is it well annotated (labelled)
clear interpretation of all the data explaining how useful it is to your designing
an introduction to each page explaining what you intend to do and why
a conclusion explaining what you learnt and how you will use it
a clear interpretation of all your data
a full conclusion outlining everything you have learnt and how it helps – its usefulness
made clear the areas of research that were not useful or unreliable
REMEMBER YOU MUST LEARN FROM YOUR RESEARCH SO THAT YOU MAKE A GOOD, SOLID FOUNDATION TO DESIGN AGAINST AND EVALUATE THE FINAL SOLUTION AGAINST

3. DEVELOPMENT CHECK LIST: have you got:
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a minimum of SIX innovative ideas
detailed annotation communicating your ideas fully
a chosen design idea with justified reason why it was chosen
a detailed isometric drawing of your final design
a CAD / pro-desktop model of your final design
an orthographic drawing of your final design
an exploded drawing with a PARTS LIST
a model / experiments / testing aspects of your design
photographs of ALL the testing with written analysis of results
a modified design showing and outlining all the changes
a CAD or physical model of the modified design solution
a FINAL orthographic drawing (BSI dimensioning) show the tolerances (see below)
an exploded drawing with a final PARTS LIST (must include fixtures and fittings)
A RISK ASSESSMENT (see below)
a GANNT chart showing how you plan to use your time during manufacture
a FLOW CHART showing your PLAN of making (must include quality checks)
a QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM ( see below)
REMEMBER YOUR DRAWINGS SHOULD BE DETAILED ENOUGH FOR MANUFACTURE TO TAKE PLACE

4. ± Quality Control Procedure Stage
The role of ‘quality control’ is to measure, record and maintain the standards of production. Customers expect the highest quality product and manufacturers plan to achieve these high standards.
Quality Control Procedure
Stage
An example of a
Simple chart outlining the Quality control stages in your Flow Chart
Stage
Stage
Stage
An example of a
Quality control Block Diagram
Dimensions, properties, or conditions may vary within certain practical limits without significantly affecting functioning of equipment or a process. Tolerances are specified to allow reasonable leeway for imperfections and inherent variability without compromising performance.
Tolerances
(plus or minus a figure)

5. Risk assessment is a step in a risk management procedure
Risk assessment is a step in a risk management procedure. Risk assessment is the determination of quantitative or qualitative value of risk related to a concrete situation and a recognized threat (also called hazard).
RISK ASSESSMENT
High
Medium
Low
Preventative Action
Risk
WHAT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES WILL YOU PUT IN PLACE TO MINIMISE THE RISK
WRITE HERE THE RISK
WHAT LEVEL OF RISK IS IT
An example of a risk
rating matrix used in industry

6. EVALUATION CHECK LIST: have you got :
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an introduction outlining what you are going to do and why
a detailed statement giving a critical analysis of the overall project
evidence of testing against each specification – annotated photos where necessary
a detailed conclusion of the results showing the outcome against the PDS
a detailed evaluation of each stage of the manufacturing process – strategies, resources
- show the procedures and annotate
a detailed evaluation of the time plan at each stage -show the time plan and annotate
detailed information outlining the weaknesses and their significance
a plan on how you intend to test your product against the brief & specifications, use the above
results to plan this – strengths / weaknesses
testing against the user – survey, questionnaire, testing with quantitative data – relevant
facts figures with results in graph / chart form (test of strength, stability, equipment)
a full and detailed analysis and conclusion to your testing (realistic and relevant)
a detailed and realistic conclusion recommending improvements that can be made to the
procedure this must be a solution to the weaknesses that you have already identified
used annotated photos and drawings to explain how realistic improvements or further
developments can be made to the final product (already identified in evaluation of spec)
a detailed statement outlining how modifications can be made to the final product so that
scaling up for production can take place (produced in volume)
a detailed explanation outlining how your product could be developed into a family of
products (a range of products that have your design thumb print) use pictures here
a modified specification with all the changes that you have identified in all of the above
a final drawing showing the changes with annotations to conclude these changes
THE END!!!!
REMEMBER YOU ARE TESTING YOUR PRODUCT IN ITS REAL SURROUNDINGS AGAINST WHAT IT IS PREDICTED TO DO / HOLD

7. MANIPULATIVE SKILLS CHECK LIST: have you got :
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a detailed Plan of Production (PoP) – flow chart – includes QC & QA
a detailed material/parts list
a risk assessment
a detailed time plan showing each stage in the plan of production
a detailed chart showing Quality Control (QC) measures as highlighted in the PoP
evidence that your plan has been followed methodically during manufacture
a revised PoP showing problems , fresh ideas or feedback that arose during manufacture
evidence that you have adhered to the procedures and worked independently
a Dairy of Manufacture – photographic evidence of making according to your PoP
– photographs showing skilful use of materials & equipment
– show each stage of how health and safety has been considered
evidence of mastering a wide range of manufacturing techniques and equipment
photos of the finished product all views & enlarged areas showing skilful manufacturing
evidence that you have made alternative decisions due to resource restrictions
evidence that have used a variety of techniques with materials and components
enough manufacturing techniques so that a detailed evaluation can take place
REMEMBER YOUR FINAL PRODUCT MUST RESEMBLE THE ACTUAL PRODUCT, IT HAS TO BE EVALUATED AND TESTED AGAINST THE TARGET MARKET SO MUST BE REALISTIC