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| SIMILAR PRODUCTS - ICONIC CHAIR - A COMPARISON |
| V. Ryan © 2012 |
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Study the two Iconic chairs. A product comparison can only be valid if
both products are compared using the same criteria, outlined below.
Complete the product comparison sheet, by adding brief notes. Internet
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Functions. Consider what the product is supposed to do.
Does it carry out all its functions well? Can any of the functions be
regarded as a product weakness? Consequently could the product be improved
in some way? |
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| Materials and their suitability for the manufacture of
the product and the products final use. This can also include components,
as components are sometimes assembled to create a final product. |
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| Manufacturing processes and how they
were applied to the product. Could alternative processes be used that
would lead to an improved, cheaper product? What are the benefits of using
the manufacturing processes and techniques? |
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| Ergonomics. This could involve analysing
the relative comfort of a product, compared to other products. |
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| Aesthetics. This includes considering
the way a product looks, style, colour scheme and visual appeal. |
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| Cost. This includes the cost to
manufacture the product and the final cost to the customer. |
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