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Technology Design HOW 2 Series. evaluate products using the ACCESS FM analysis & evaluation tool. Stage 1/9. Sketch the product from several points of view. Include features, such as buttons, screens etc. A C C E S S F M. Stage 2/9. Aesthetics What does it look like? What shape is it?
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TechnologyDesignHOW 2Series evaluate products using theACCESS FM analysis & evaluation tool
Stage 1/9 Sketchthe product from several points of view. Include features, such as buttons, screens etc. A C C E S S F M
Stage 2/9 Aesthetics • What does it look like? • What shape is it? • What colours? • What style? • Do you like it? Why? AC C E S S F M
Stage 3/9 Cost • How much does it cost? • Is this good value for money? Why? • Does the brand name make it more expensive? A CC E S S F M
Stage 4/9 Consumer • Who is the product aimed at? • Age range? • Interests? • Tastes & style? • What would they use it for? How? A C C E S S F M
Stage 5/9 Environment • Does it produce harmful chemicals? • Does it make other people uncomfortable? • Did the manufacture cause pollution? What? • Does it use energy? What? • What is the effect of this energy? A C C E S S F M
Stage 6/9 Safety • Are there any sharp edges/corners • Are there any loose wires or parts? • Is there anything that could be a ‘choke hazard’ for children? A C C E S S F M
Stage 7/9 Size • What are the key dimensions? • Is it suitable for its task? • What makes it suitable? A C C E S S F M
Stage 8/9 Function • What does it do? • How does it work? • Easy to use? • What inputs are there? E.g. buttons, sensors etc • What outputs are there? E.g. lights, sound etc A C C E S S F M
Stage 9/9 Material • What is it made from? • Are the materials appropriate? Why? • How is it made? • Is well made? • What components are there? A C C E S S FM