Starter quiz
- Match the word to the meaning:
- form⇔A particular shape, linked to aesthetics. ✓
- user⇔Who you are designing for. ✓
- context⇔The situation within which something exists or happens. ✓
- ergonomics⇔How comfortable a product is to use. ✓
- What does the term 'function' relate to?
- the colour of the product
- the purpose or job the product is designed to do ✓
- the price of the product
- the size of the product
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- Which type of data is best for understanding a user's emotional response to a product?
- quantitative data
- qualitative data ✓
- statistical data
- historical data
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- Which of the following is an example of quantitative data in product testing?
- customer feedback on comfort
- survey responses about preferred colours ✓
- measurements of product dimensions ✓
- descriptions of user experiences
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- When analysing a product, it is important to consider the successful features and those that could be...
- 'improved' ✓
- When evaluating a design by making an informed and justified decision, it is important to:
- analyse the product ✓
- consider the user ✓
- manufacture in a variety of materials
- come up with a new design
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Exit quiz
- ______ can be defined as the purpose of a product.
- 'Function' ✓
- ______ can be defined as the appearance and shape of a product.
- 'Form' ✓
- Why is it important to consider the user in design?
- to make the product more expensive
- to ensure the product is visually appealing ✓
- to make sure the product is functional and meets user needs ✓
- to follow current fashions
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- The term ‘beauty’ can be classified as...
- the only way a product a should look
- based on personal opinion ✓
- based on the opinion of the designer
- subjective ✓
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- Which do the following focus more on, form or function?
- form⇔designing a chair that looks elegant but is uncomfortable to sit on ✓
- form⇔creating a website that is visually stunning but difficult to navigate ✓
- function⇔developing a phone with a simple design but excellent battery life ✓
- form⇔painting a bike with vibrant colours without considering its weight ✓
- function⇔designing a plain lemon squeezer that catches all the pips effectively ✓
- A product that reflects a balance of function and form is often referred to as an example of...
- 'good design' ✓
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Key learning points
- Different factors influence the form of products, including functionality, purpose, materials and aesthetics.
- Different factors influence the function of products, including, user needs and wants, intended use and materials.
- Good design combines both form and function.
Common misconception
It is often believed that focusing on form means sacrificing function, and vice versa. The assumption is that a product can't be both beautiful and functional.
Good design brings together both form and function. The form of a product can enhance the function of a product by making it more enjoyable to use.
Keywords
Function - the purpose of a product
Good design - combines function and form
Form - a particular shape, linked to aesthetics
Subjective - a view based on personal opinion
User - who you are designing for
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