Essential definitions and fundamental principles for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Design & Technology syllabus (9705). Covers the design process, materials, and sustainability.
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What is iterative design?
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Iterative design is a cyclic process of designing, prototyping, and testing. A product is developed through repeated cycles of refinement based on user feedback to improve the final outcome.
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Define intuitive design.
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Intuitive design is an approach where a product is so easy to understand that users can operate it based on instinct or common sense without needing instructions. It relies on familiar affordances.
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What is a design brief?
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A design brief is a clear, concise statement that accurately describes the design problem or need. It sets the parameters for the project but does not specify the exact solution.
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What is a design specification?
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A design specification is a detailed set of requirements that a successful design must meet. It includes criteria that are specific, measurable, and justified against the design brief.
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Define primary research.
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Primary research involves gathering new, first-hand data directly. Examples include conducting interviews, surveys, observations, or user trials specifically for your project.
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