1. Discuss this range of Graphic Products
Product Analysis
Discuss this range of Graphic Products

2. 1. What is the primary function of this product. 2
1. What is the primary function of this product? 2. What is the secondary function? 3. Describe the market that this product is aimed at.

3. Name 10 points that may be included in the specification for this product.

4. Compare the ergonomic designs of this range of soft drinks containers.

5. 1. What does this poster tell you about the film. 2
1. What does this poster tell you about the film? 2. What is the most prominent feature of the poster? Why have the designers made this so prominent?

6. Compare the layout and content of these business cards
Compare the layout and content of these business cards? Which is your favourite and why?

7. The following two slides show a detailed analysis of the board game, ‘Monopoly’.

10. Now choose one graphic product to analyse in detail.
Use this criteria to help you.
Function
What does the product have to do? What is it for?
What is its primary function and secondary function?
Does it do the job it was designed for?
Market
Who is the customer? Who is the user? Are they the same?
What are their needs likely to be?
Ergonomics
Is the product comfortable to use?
Aesthetics
Is the product pleasing to look at?
Are the colours and textures suitable?
Is it well finished?
Quality
Could the quality of the design or the quality of the manufacture be improved?
Materials and manufacture
What materials are being used?
How is it manufactured?
Which production process is used: one-off, batch or mass production?
Costs
How does the cost compare with similar products?
Product life span
How long is the product expected to last?
Safety
Is the product safe to use?
Are there any sharp edges or loose parts?
Environmental issues
Does the product harm the environment?
Was any pollution caused during manufacture?