Design Technology IBDP - Topic 5

The process of discovering a principle which allows a technical advance in a particular field that results in a novel/new product.

The act of creating a new design without any technical advancement.

The process of copying an existing product and selling it under a different name.

The act of promoting an already existing product in the market.

Government regulations, environmental concerns, societal norms, personal satisfaction, technological advancements.

Personal motivation to express creativity, scientific or technical curiosity, constructive discontent, desire to make money, desire to help others.

Lack of interest, laziness, fear of failure, lack of resources, lack of knowledge.

Peer pressure, social media influence, financial gain, fame, competition.

A term used in psychology to describe the intellectual capacity of an individual.

A concept related to personal beliefs and values that guide an individual's behavior.

A term used to describe physical assets like buildings and machinery in a business.

A legal term for intangible property such as inventions and designs that are used in a commercial setting and protected by law.

Differentiating a business from competitors, allowing sale or licensing, offering customers something new and different, marketing/branding, establishing a valuable asset that can be used as security for loans.

Increasing production costs, limiting market reach, reducing innovation, creating legal disputes, decreasing brand value.

Causing environmental harm, promoting unethical practices, hindering technological progress, limiting consumer choices, increasing monopoly power.

Encouraging fair competition, protecting consumer rights, promoting innovation, fostering collaboration, enhancing market transparency.

An influential individual within an organization who develops enthusiasm for a particular idea or invention and champions it within the organization.

A person responsible for financial management within a company.

An individual who conducts market research and analysis for a product.

A team leader who oversees the manufacturing process of a product.

The degree to which the innovation is perceived as difficult to understand and use.

The extent to which the innovation is perceived as better than the idea it supersedes.

The degree to which the innovation is consistent with existing values and past experiences of potential adopters.

The degree to which the results of the innovation are visible to others.

By identifying who is most likely to buy the product given its benefits and tapping into the buying power of these consumers.

By focusing on the technical specifications of the product and ignoring user preferences.

By conducting surveys with random individuals in the market.

By analyzing the competition in the market and imitating their strategies.

A trial where members of the community who will use the product are observed using the product under controlled conditions.

A trial conducted to test the durability of the product in extreme conditions.

A trial to assess the financial viability of the product in the market.

A trial to determine the environmental impact of the product.

A presentation highlighting the company's achievements in the past year.

A report on the financial projections of a new product.

A document outlining the marketing strategies for a product.

A list of requirements, constraints, and considerations that a yet-to-be-designed product must fulfill.

An appraisal of the economic viability of the proposed design from a market perspective, taking into account fixed and variable costs and pricing.

An analysis of the physical attributes of the product.

An evaluation of the environmental impact of the product.

A study of the historical background of similar products in the market.