Pearson Edexcel A Level · Design and Technology (Product Design) (9DT0)

User centred design and fitness for purpose: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on User centred design and fitness for purpose.

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Question 1

1 mark

The design movement known as Streamlining, which focused on smooth shapes and aerodynamics, is most closely associated with which influential designer?

Question 2

1 mark

In 20th-century design theory, the principle "form follows function" suggests that:

Question 3

1 mark

In the context of User Centred Design (UCD) and the evolution of design theory, which of the following statements best evaluates the ideological shift from the Bauhaus Modernist movement to the Memphis design group regarding the relationship between form and function?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of User Centred Design (UCD), which factor refers to the quality of a product being genuine and consistent with its brand identity and heritage?

Question 5

1 mark

When designing a new hairdryer, a designer uses anthropometric data to determine the handle's diameter, but applies ergonomics to determine the position of the buttons. Which statement best justifies this distinction?

Question 6

2 marks

Explain the difference between a user need and a user want when a designer is creating a product specification.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the concept of authenticity influences the design and marketing of products aimed at a niche, heritage-focused consumer market.

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Question 8

5 marks

Evaluate the importance of innovation versus authenticity when a company like Memphis (Ettore Sottsass) designs a new piece of furniture for a contemporary market.

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Question 9

3 marks

User Centred Design (UCD) is a core strategy used to ensure products are fit-for-purpose.
(a) Identify two ways a designer can research user needs and wants during the design process.
(b) Outline how the purpose of a product can directly dictate its functionality.

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Question 10

5 marks

Design movements often reflect the social and technological values of their time, impacting how designers balance form and function.
(a) Discuss how the Arts and Crafts movement, led by William Morris, influenced the authenticity of products through the choice of materials and manufacturing techniques.
(b) Contrast this with the Streamlining movement, explaining how the concept of form over function was applied to domestic products to increase their consumer appeal.

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