The process of making a physical object from a 3D digital model, usually, by building up layers of a material
A technique of using a laser beam, which is controlled by a computer, to build an object up, layer by layer, from a liquid polymer resin that hardens when the laser light hits it
8. What is an example of a product with planned obsolescence?
A chopping board, if you scratch it, you'll probably throw it away
Textbooks, as they change the content slightly each year to make the previous year's textbook appear useless
Glasses for drinks, you'll probably smash one or two
A Table, as a manufacturer knows you'll probably stain it with something
9. What are advantages of 3D printing?
Low labor costs, exact and precise scale models and being able to achieve difficult to make parts
It uses tiny amounts of electricity and no materials are wasted
10. What description best describes the Minimalism movement of 1967-1978
Curved lines and Organic shapes, non-geometrical, used asymmetry, inspired by Japanese culture and used bright but delicate colour schemes
Simplicity, harmonious design, elegancy, open-space (avoiding inner-walls), Basic geometric shapes and having a very small amount of furniture
Using new materials, having simple forms with no decorative elements, being functional and having natural colours
Regular repetitive forms, using new materials, the form being derived (which means coming from) function, no decoration
11. What are Natural Fibres?
Man made textiles, such as: Kevlar, Nylon and Lycra
Wool, Cotton and Linen
Two materials bonded together to improve their properties, such as Concrete and Plywood
12. What are the benefits of ICT in manufacture?
You have a good excuse to buy a quality laptop or computer
Video Conferencing, such as Skype and Facetime, mean that international calls can take place between manufacturers resulting in the lack of need to travel (saving money) and software is available that allows you to build and produce a physical model.
Artificial Intelligence can produce ideas for you
You can play online games with your clients who are abroad
13. What is a negative about planned obsolescence?
The environment suffers as resources are wasted, some wasted components may not be recyclable and more energy is needed to gain raw materials
The manufacturer loses a lot of money
The government does not receive taxation on the product
It means that the designer does not receive any reference or payment for his/her product, disrespecting the designer
14. What is Product Evolution?
Products developed by Charles Darwin
Existing products developing due to Market Pull and Technology Push
Simple organic products, such as makeup, developing over generations through natural selection to become the best product possible
Technological products becoming artificially aware and rising up against humans
15. What is EDI? (Electronic Data Interchange)
Sending encrypted data along electrical wires
The transfer of data from one computer to another without human intervention, resulting in orders being quickly placed and no human errors
Video Conferencing, such as Skype and Facetime, mean that international calls can take place between manufacturers resulting in the lack of need to travel (saving money) and software is available that allows you to build and produce a physical model.
16. What is Stereolithography?
Compacting sand tightly around a foam or plastic model and pouring molten metal onto the plastic or foam so that the metal replaces the plastic or foam, creating a metal product
A form of die-casting, which is where you pour molten metal into a mold
A laser beam, which is controlled by a computer, hardening a liquid polymer resin which builds up a model of three dimensional plans which are created on computers
Liquid chocolate being built up in layers to create designs
17. What is a Composite?
Two materials bonded together to improve their properties, such as Concrete and Plywood
Man made textiles, such as: Kevlar, Nylon and Lycra
A mixture of two elements, one of the elements is a metal
A plant based fibre made from compost
18. What are Synthetic Fibres?
Man made textiles, such as: Kevlar, Nylon and Lycra
Wool, Cotton and Linen
Two materials bonded together
19. What is Ergonomics?
The age group of the target market
The relationship between the consumer and the product and how comfortable the product is for the consumer
Measurements of the human body which are used by Designers
The amount a product costs
20. What is an Alloy?
Two materials bonded together to improve their properties, such as Concrete and Plywood
A plant based fibre made from compost
A mixture of two elements, one of the elements is a metal (Brass-Copper and Zinc, Steel-Iron and Carbon)
Man made textiles, such as: Kevlar, Nylon and Lycra