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| SIMILAR PRODUCTS - ICONIC CHAIR COMPARISON |
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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
research may be necessary for some of the criteria points. |
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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
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