(b) How the critical evaluation of new and emerging technologies informs design decisions; considering contemporary and potential future scenarios from different perspectives, such as ethics and the environment
- The importance of sustainability issues and environmental issues when designing and making products. e.g. with reference to rapidly updated products such as mobile phones.
- Social, cultural, economic and environmental responsibilities in designing and making products.
- Life Cycle Analysis to determine the environmental impact of bringing new products to market. i.e. cradle to grave.
- Understand design obsolescence. i. e. the advantages and disadvantages to the designer/manufacturer.
- The carbon footprint when designing and making.
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Task 1.1(b) One Watch this video in which a student explains how mobile phone manufacture can have a negative environmental impact. Create a mind map which analyses the effects of a mobile phone on the environment. Start with 'Environmental impact' at the centre of the mind map. |
Task 1.1(b) Two Watch this video which explains what designers can do reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing mobile phones. Create a one page information sheet which could be included in the box with a mobile phone. The leaflet should reassure the buyer of the phone company's commitment to the environment. Symbols could included in the sheet to improve communication. |
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