GCSE Textiles - Design

Question	Answer
What does the term fit for purpose mean?	The product must be suitable for it’s use. Do what it’s meant to do
What is disassembly?	Taking a product apart to see how it works/put together
What is meant by the term trend forecast?	Predicting what will be popular & what other designers are likely to be doing style wise
What is a target market?	The people most likely to buy a product. The people a manufacturer aims to sell a product to
What are ethically traded products?	They are products made by people who aren’t exploited. Workers who have safe working conditions and are paid fairly.
What is a disadvantage of ethically traded products for the consumer?	They are more expensive.
What is a Design Specification?	It is a detailed list of design criteria.
What is Quality Assurance?	It is the process of testing a product. Evaluating it against the design spec & modifying it to make it better.

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	Created by Nicola Lees almost 9 years ago