Product Design Principles Flashcards
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What does 'Design for Manufacturability' (DFM) mean?
Answer: Designing products to be easily and cost-effectively produced using available manufacturing processes
DFM involves simplifying designs, reducing part count, and aligning geometry with manufacturing process constraints to minimize production cost and complexity.
What is 'ergonomics' in product design?
Answer: The science of designing products to fit the human body and optimize comfort, safety, and efficiency
Ergonomics (or human factors) applies knowledge of human physiology and psychology to design products that minimize fatigue, discomfort, and injury risk for users.
What is a 'form factor' in product design?
Answer: The physical size, shape, and configuration of a product that determines how users interact with and perceive it
Form factor defines a product's overall shape, dimensions, and physical arrangement — it directly impacts usability, portability, and visual identity.
What is 'Design Thinking' as applied to product development?
Answer: A human-centered innovation methodology using empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test stages
Design Thinking is an iterative, empathy-first problem-solving process that deeply understands user needs before generating and testing solutions.
What is a 'proof of concept' prototype in product development?
Answer: A rough, early prototype that demonstrates a core function or technology is feasible, not a finished product
A proof of concept (POC) prototype validates that a core idea or technology works — it prioritizes function over appearance and is made quickly with available materials.
What is 'iterative design' in the product development process?
Answer: Repeatedly cycling through design, prototype, test, and refine stages to progressively improve a product
Iterative design involves building and testing prototypes quickly, learning from each round, and refining the design through multiple cycles until it meets all requirements.