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Explanation
Explanation
Research a number of different products or techniques that already exist that could help you solve the “Design problem.”
Exemplars & Approaches to Learning
Rubric
Rubric
A3: Existing Products
1 - 2
not applicable
3 - 4
analyses one existing product that inspires a solution to the problem
5 - 6
analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem
7 - 8
analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem in detail
Instructions & Exemplars
Instructions & Exemplars
Educational Toys
Educational Toys
Fidget Spinner
Fidget Spinner
Storage Decor
Storage Decor
Approaches to Learning
Approaches to Learning
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Strengths: positive aspects about the product
Weaknesses: negative aspects of a product
Opportunities: key features you could/would use in your design & ways to improve the product to make it more relevant to your target audience
Threats: things you don't control that could limit the success of your product
Analyzing
MYP.ATL.Research-Demonstrate information literacy: Locate, organize, analyse, evaluate, synthesize and ethically use information from a variety of sources and mediaAnalyzing
What is SWOT Analysis? Analyze a range (4 - 5) existing products while consider these design elements:
Function
Aesthetic (color, shape, form texture)
Environment (Impact)
Target Market
Construction techniques
Still looking for questions that would help you analyze products? Here are some questions that might help...
Is the design safe?
What materials have been used? What materials will be the most suitable? What is the overall size?
How would the product be mass-produced? On a production line? What will the cost of ‘labor’ be?
Is this the best shape for the solution?
Are the color schemes most appropriate?
Are the functions of the product going to solve the problem?
What special features are needed or used in this design?
What ‘Ergonomic’ factors need to be taken into account?
What equipment, machinery and/or software will be needed for manufacture?
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