Product Analysis worksheet What makes this product different

Product Analysis worksheet What makes this product different from the others? How would you improve this product? Name…………………………………………. What are some of the problems with this product? What are the advantages & disadvantages' of this product? Level 6 – Explanations are detailed and well explained Level 4 – Some good answers but lacks detailed comments Level 5 – Some explanations are detailed Level 3 – Single worded answers…. . you rushed

Categories of plastics Plastics can be broken down into two categories: thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics Soften when…………………. . Can be…………… More commonly used in schools Thermosets Initially set by………………. . Cannot be reshaped once set Extremely ……………and durable reshaped heated strong

Categories of plastics Plastics can be broken down into two categories: thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics Soften when heated Can be reshaped More commonly used in schools Thermosets Initially set by heat Cannot be reshaped once set Extremely strong and durable

How to complete this questionnaire Ask three people to individually complete this questionnaire. They are allowed to tick one box per section A - Aesthetics – what makes it attractive? Desk tidy questionnaire Name………………………………………. . What would make a Desk tidy look appealing to you? Bright colours Writing glued onto the desk tidy Interesting shapes glued onto the desk tidy C – Client (target market) what age group are you making it for? Which themes appeal most to you? Cartoons Animals Sport C – Cost – what should the price be? £ 0 – 10 How much would you be prepared to pay for a Desk tidy? £ 11 - 20 £ 21 – 30 E – Environment- Are the materials environmentally friendly? YES, this is important £ 31 - 40 Would you like the materials to be recyclable ? NO, this isn’t important S – Safety – how will it be safe for the user Lightweight Films Don’t mind How will be safe to use? Round edges Not too big Easy to carry S – Size – what will the measurements be? Why is the size important? Big Small Medium F – Function - What should it store? Ruler storage How many storage compartments would you like? Rubber Storage M – Manufacturing High quality and neatness are a must Pencil Storage Phone storage How important is the quality of the appearance once the product is finished? I don’t mind if it’s a little untidy The quality of the appearance is not important to me Changes l will make to my desk tidy design based on the questionnaire 1………………………………………………………………… 3………………………………………………………………… 2. ……………………………………………………………… 4. ………………………………………………………………

Access FM specification based on questionnaire High • • You have continuously given detailed reasons for your comments using phrases such as ‘this is important because’ You have continuously referred to your questionnaire to help you explain your sentences You have given your opinion when giving reasons for your comments You have been specific when making comments from your questionnaire Specification A - Aesthetics – Based on the questionnaire how will your product be aesthetically pleasing? C - Cost – Based on your questionnaire, what will the cost of your product be? Is this a reasonable price? C - Client – Who will your client (target market) be? Based on the questionnaire what themes will you use to appeal to the target market? E - Environment – Which parts of your product will be recyclable? Why is it important for your product to be environmentally friendly? S – Safety – Based on your questionnaire how will you make sure your product is completely safe to use? S – Size – Based on your questionnaire what height and width will your product be? Why is the size important? F – Function – Based on your questionnaire what storage functions will your desk tidy have? Will it have any interesting features? M – Manufacturing – Which machines will you use to make the product? Which machines and tools will help you to create the different sections? Middle • • Name You have given some reasons for explanations You have referred to the questionnaire sometimes You have been specific about some of your answers You have given your opinion in some of the boxes Low • • • One or two comments refer to the questionnaire Some of comments need to be more specific You have given answers but they are not fully explained JUSTIFICATION of specification