1. Ergonomics Is the study of how the human form moves at work and at play. Ergonomics must be taken into account when products are being designed, because if the human user is not comfortable when moving naturally to use the product, or is not comfortable in his/her mind when using the product, then they will not buy or use the product.

2. Ergonomic consideration you need to take account of are: What human physiology interaction is involved with this product? What human physiology interaction is involved with this product? What human psychological behaviour and attitudes could have an affect on the product? What human psychological behaviour and attitudes could have an affect on the product? What anthropometric sizes have an affect on the design of this product? What anthropometric sizes have an affect on the design of this product?

3. Physiology The science of the process of life in nature, i.e. how the human muscles and skeleton moves naturally.

4. Psychology The science of human thought: study of the mind and behaviour: attitudes etc., characteristics of individual, type, etc., or animating specific conduct. The science of human thought: study of the mind and behaviour: attitudes etc., characteristics of individual, type, etc., or animating specific conduct.

5. Anthropometric data Scientists have measured the full range of human bodies and have included this statistical information gathered on human sizes in data charts. The design term for this is called anthropometric data. Scientists have measured the full range of human bodies and have included this statistical information gathered on human sizes in data charts. The design term for this is called anthropometric data.

6. Aesthetics This is the appreciation of beauty in the eyes of the beholder. Shape, proportion, colour, texture and pattern are topics that influence beauty. This is the appreciation of beauty in the eyes of the beholder. Shape, proportion, colour, texture and pattern are topics that influence beauty.

7. Design Brief An initial statement describing a design problem, situation or need for a new product An initial statement describing a design problem, situation or need for a new product

8. Design specification A detailed list of performance to be achieved by the solution of the design problem A detailed list of performance to be achieved by the solution of the design problem What it must achieve What it must achieve

9. Synthesis Putting together, making a whole out of the parts: combination of separate elements of the parts Putting together, making a whole out of the parts: combination of separate elements of the parts Thought in a whole with reasoning to reach a conclusion. Thought in a whole with reasoning to reach a conclusion.

10. Brainstorming recording random ideas as thoughts occur, usually in group discussions. recording random ideas as thoughts occur, usually in group discussions.

11. CAD CADD Computer Aided Design and Draughting Computer Aided Design and Draughting A CADD system may be regarded as a tool which allows designers to input design criteria such as sizes of components and tolerances. Standard components can be inserted from software libraries into designs. The behaviour of designs can be simulated and modifications can be made relatively easily by manipulating the stored images. Professionals, such as designers, engineers and architects, whose work involves draughting skills, have improved their productivity using computer-aided design.

12. CADAM Computer Aided Design And Manufacture Computer Aided Design And Manufacture Robotics Robotics Automation Automation

13. Product Evaluation An in depth evaluation, reporting on the positive and negative aspects of the product. An in depth evaluation, reporting on the positive and negative aspects of the product. Aesthetics Ergonomics Fitness for purpose ( function ) Materials Maintenance Running costs Durability Value for money Environment Target market

14. Prototype A fully crafted solution to a product design, which can then be evaluated and developed further if necessary. A fully crafted solution to a product design, which can then be evaluated and developed further if necessary. THE LAST STAGE TO BUILD A FULL WORKING MODEL OF THE SOLUTION ATTEMPTS TO BE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE SOLUTION IT IS A ONE OFF IT IS USED FOR FINAL TESTING ie ERGONOMICS AESTHETICS IF THE DESIGNER AND CLIENT ARE SATISFIED THEN A MANUFACTURING BASE IS SET UP TO PRODUCE THE PRODUCT

15. Modelling A 3D illustration of a design concept or a component of a concept. A 3D illustration of a design concept or a component of a concept. SCALE MODEL SIMULATE MATERIALS PROTO TYPE PRESENTATION MODEL DISCUSS WITH DESIGNER CAD CHANGES CAN BE MADE AT EARLY STAGE

16. Full Realisation Complete manufacture of a 3-Dimensional product Complete manufacture of a 3-Dimensional product

17. Rendering The adding of tone or colour to a drawing to make it more realistic. The adding of tone or colour to a drawing to make it more realistic. Giving depth and life Giving depth and life

18. Working drawings Drawings/sketches which contain all the information required to. enable prototypes to be manufactured. (Your working drawings are the orthographic drawings, final design and exploded view ) Drawings/sketches which contain all the information required to. enable prototypes to be manufactured. (Your working drawings are the orthographic drawings, final design and exploded view )

19. Fashion Is the current creative design trend, that is imposed by those whose lead is accepted by the Population at this moment in time. Is the current creative design trend, that is imposed by those whose lead is accepted by the Population at this moment in time.

20. Style is particular types of design which are persistently regarded by the majority of the population as being good taste. is particular types of design which are persistently regarded by the majority of the population as being good taste.

21. Form relates to the 3Dimension final appearance of a product. relates to the 3Dimension final appearance of a product. Example 1. At the Bauhaus School of Design they believed that a final product should be based on the function of the object and have minimum extra decoration. Example 1. At the Bauhaus School of Design they believed that a final product should be based on the function of the object and have minimum extra decoration. Example 2. Some designers use geometric forms, other designers use natural forms to help create the overall form of the product. Example 2. Some designers use geometric forms, other designers use natural forms to help create the overall form of the product.

22. Technological advances the development of new materials, manufacturing techniques and devices, such as the microprocessor, carbon-fibre, Goretex material etc. the development of new materials, manufacturing techniques and devices, such as the microprocessor, carbon-fibre, Goretex material etc.

23. Popliteal height an anthropometric term of measurement from the ground to the back of the knee. an anthropometric term of measurement from the ground to the back of the knee.

24. Lateral thinking this is when you create lots of different concept ideas, which you think can be used this is when you create lots of different concept ideas, which you think can be used to solve the same problem. These ideas need then to be evaluated against the design specification, to see if they are appropriate. to solve the same problem. These ideas need then to be evaluated against the design specification, to see if they are appropriate.

25. Mind mapping this is a method of brainstorming where design factors branches out like a tree, in the this is a method of brainstorming where design factors branches out like a tree, in the form of a bubble chart. You need to consider all the design factors, which you analyse, and break this down into their component parts. form of a bubble chart. You need to consider all the design factors, which you analyse, and break this down into their component parts.

26. Metomorphological analysis Is a designing technique where you break down a product into parts, then producing a range of design ideas for each part, then combining the best part ideas into an original and Is a designing technique where you break down a product into parts, then producing a range of design ideas for each part, then combining the best part ideas into an original and innovative final design. innovative final design.

27. Metomorphological Analysis EXAMPLE Select one suggestion from each column at random and then draw a concept sketch for example a table. The legs could be cylindrical and made from oak, the top could be triangular and made from sheet steel. Select one suggestion from each column at random and then draw a concept sketch for example a table. The legs could be cylindrical and made from oak, the top could be triangular and made from sheet steel. Leg shape Leg material Top shape Top material Cylinder Steel tube CircleAcrylic Like human leg OakTrianglePlywood Square section Cast aluminum Biomorphic Steel sheet