design and research development
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Key term: DESIGN MIX - The range of variables which contribute to successful design: they are function, cost and appearance.
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Function is about how well a product works and the extent to which it does what it is supposed to do e.g. will a washing machine wash clothes properly.
Why is the function of a Dyson vacuum cleaner so popular? |
The cheaper the cost of producing an item, the better. Designing a product which has a cost or production lower than that of its rivals will give a business a competitive advantage. However, if your research and development is expensive, a business must weigh up whether it should sell at a higher price and therefore be perceived as a higher quality product, or if it should forego some of its profit and sell at a lower price.
Scientific research is at the base of the majority of products made today e.g. toys, cars, washing machines. Some businesses have their own research and development teams or departments. Scientific research can be used to find new, more durable materials, and even help keep the cost of production down. Dyson made 5,126 prototypes of its vacuum cleaner before it was released.
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