Starter quiz
- What is AI?
- the simulation of human intelligence in machines ✓
- the physical components of a computer that process data
- a programming language used to build software applications
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- ______ is a tendency to favour or judge something unfairly based on personal beliefs or preferences.
- 'bias' ✓
- Bias in AI is sometimes called?
- algorithm bias ✓
- neural bias
- data bias
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- Which of the below would be an example of a stereotype?
- all dogs need regular exercise
- people from Canada are always polite ✓
- some people prefer coffee over tea
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- How can AI be used when designing?
- by physically assembling prototypes
- by helping spark creativity when a designer has design fixation ✓
- by helping to iterate ideas by changing details such as materials ✓
- by replacing all human designers entirely
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How could a designer use this AI generated image in their own design work?- a designer could iterate further ideas having been inspired by this one ✓
- a designer could copy this design and claim it as their own idea
- a designer could generate this as their only design idea but explain it is AI
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Exit quiz
- A design specification can be used to help ______ design decisions.
- 'justify' ✓
Does this image show a handle that is or is not in proportion?- is in proportion ✓
- is not in proportion
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- What unit of measurement is most often used when working out dimensions?
- inches
- millimetres ✓
- centimetres
- metres
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- Why might a prototype not be made to full scale?
- lack of manufacturing and storage space ✓
- to test durability
- the designer prefers working with smaller models
- cost of materials ✓
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Key learning points
- Design decisions are justified.
- Measurements, scale and proportion are design decisions which must be justified.
- Designers can work to scale which is calculated.
Common misconception
All prototypes must be life size.
It is not always possible to manufacture life size prototypes. The space to manufacture and store may be limited plus the materials may be expensive. A smaller scale product saves space and materials but still allows for a product to be manufactured.
Keywords
Specification - describes what a design must have or do
Justification - the reason or explanation for why something is done, or believed to be right
Proportion - balanced relationship between different parts
Dimensions - the sizes of objects or components
Scale - a ratio of full size
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