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How can we identify what our users want?

In this lesson, we will learn what a product's target market is. We will also learn about who your client is for the product we are designing.

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How can we identify what our users want?

In this lesson, we will learn what a product's target market is. We will also learn about who your client is for the product we are designing.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. identify the needs, wants, preferences and values of particular individuals and groups
  2. develop a simple design specification to guide their thinking

Equipment

Computer / iPad with internet access, mouse, ruler, paper

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

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This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, a client is the intended user of the product you are designing?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which one of the following is a primary research source of information?
Correct answer: Interviews
Magazines
Museums
Websites
Q3.
What material are most windows made from?
Correct answer: Glass
Leather
Metal
Wood
Q4.
Which of the following is not powered by electricity in the home?
Correct answer: Bath tub
Ceiling Light
Doorbell
Television
Q5.
What does 'analyse' mean?
To cook something tasty
To design a picture of an item
Correct answer: To examine and explain something

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which one of the following is a benefit to mind mapping?
Doesn't inform the design process
Correct answer: Generates a lot of ideas in a short space of time
Makes the work look pretty
Takes a long time to complete
Q2.
Which on of the following is the correct spelling
Questionair
Questionaire
Questionare
Correct answer: Questionnaire
Q3.
Which one of the following defines an open question?
Correct answer: Questions which are written as a statement which requires a response.
Questions which are written were someone must select from a limited set.
Q4.
Which one of the following defines a closed question?
Questions which are written as a statement which requires a response.
Correct answer: Questions which are written were someone must select from a limited set.
Q5.
Which one of the following defines a product's target market?
Correct answer: A particular group of people who a product or service is aimed.
A place where products are sold
A service that is offered to different people

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UnitDesign and technology / 3D computer aided design

Design and technology

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