Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

-Technical principles -Classification of materials -Methods for investigating and testing materials -Performance characteristics of papers and boards -Papers and boards are suitable for different applications -Enhancement of materials -Forming, redistribution and addition processes -The use of finishes -Modern industrial and commercial practice -Digital design and manufacture -The requirements for product design and development Health and Safety -Protecting designs and intellectual property -Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal -Designing and making principles -Design theory -How technology and cultural changes can impact on the work of designers Product life cycle -Design processes -Critical analysis and evaluation -Selecting appropriate tools, equipment and processes -Accuracy in design and manufacture -Responsible design