Design & Make Principles: Prototypes

Question 1

What is a prototype

Answer 1

A step further than a model.
A test product, produced as a one off.
If it works well might be manufactured in greater numbers.

Question 2

What things do you need to consider when making a prototype

Answer 2

Materials
Tools/equipment
Cost
Assembly process
Manufacturing time

Question 2

Which manufacturing costs can be identified by manufacturing a prototype

Answer 2

Costs of:
Materials & Components
Labor
Packaging
New equipment needed
Energy
Waste Disposal

Question 3

What are the benefits of using a prototype

Answer 3

Test the product
Test production process
Ensures everything works and is cost effective
Allows changes to be made to product/process

Question 4

How are prototypes evaluated

Answer 4

Check they meet the design specification
Feedback

Question 5

What is ITERATIVE design

Answer 5

A repetitive process of testing, modifying and evaluating a prototype to get everything right

Question 6

Who can give feedback

Answer 6

Clients
Customers
Industry Experts