Product and service design

5 flashcards · Other · by Addaneye

1. What are the components of the design mix?

   Aesthetics, cost and function

2. Benefits of a good design

   Can add value Can add a point of differentiation Can reduce manufacturing costs, boosting profit margins Improves brand image and therefore brand loyalty

3. What changes in the design mix have occurred to reflect social trends?

   Environmental concerns and ethical sourcing

4. What are two environmental concerns business focus on?

   Design for waste minimisation and re-use Recycling

5. What is ethical sourcing?

   Designers make sure their components and ingredients come from ethical sources