Question 1: Identify two key features of a product that make it easy to use. Provide explanations for your choices.

Answer: Features such as ergonomic handles and clear control buttons improve usability. Ergonomic handles reduce strain, and clear buttons make operation straightforward.

Question 2: Describe a method you could use to gather feedback from users about a recently designed product.

Answer: You could conduct surveys or questionnaires asking users about their experience, comfort, and any issues they encountered. Observing users during testing is also effective.

Question 3: Look at a common household kettle. List three features you would evaluate to determine its safety and functionality.

Answer: The stability of the base, the safety lid mechanism, and the clarity of the water level indicator.

Question 4: Suppose a product has a handle that is uncomfortable to hold after prolonged use. How could you modify the handle to improve comfort?

Answer: Sketch a new handle design that incorporates ergonomic contours, softer materials, or padding to improve comfort during extended use.

Question 5: Evaluate the pros and cons of using recycled materials in product design. List at least two advantages and two disadvantages.

Answer: Advantages include environmental benefits and reduced material costs. Disadvantages include potential variability in material quality and possible limitations in design flexibility.

Question 6: You have designed a new storage container. After testing, you find the lid is difficult to open. What modifications could you suggest to improve the lid’s usability?

Answer: Adding a textured grip, increasing the size of the handle, or redesigning the hinge for smoother operation.

Question 7: Draw a simple plan for a product that can be easily assembled and disassembled. Label the main components and fastening mechanisms.

Answer: A clear sketch showing the main body, removable lid, and fastening methods such as clips, screws, or snaps. Labels should identify each component and its connection method.

Question 8: Describe how you would test a prototype to ensure it meets the original design brief’s requirements.

Answer: By performing functional tests, user trials, and safety checks to see if the prototype performs as intended and satisfies user needs and safety standards.

Question 9: Identify one environmental consideration you should evaluate when designing a new product. Suggest a way to address this consideration.

Answer: Consider the product’s recyclability. To address this, choose materials that are recyclable and design for easy disassembly.

Question 10: Sketch a design for a ergonomic handle that could be used on a hand-held tool. Focus on comfort and ease of grip.

Answer: A sketch featuring a contoured, rounded handle with a textured surface for grip, possibly with a soft or cushioned material, and a shape that fits comfortably in the hand.