1.1.5
Culture & Society
Culture
Culture
Communities are made up of a wide range of different people. These people can be influenced by and have an influence on design.
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Changes in fashion and trends
Changes in fashion and trends
- People want to have the latest product or fashion item.
- Fashion is constantly evolving, which creates consumer demand for the new season’s style.
- This creates an opportunity for designers to update and develop designs to fit in with the latest trends and fashions.
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Different faiths and beliefs
Different faiths and beliefs
- Communities are made up of people with different faiths and beliefs.
- Designers are responsible for ensuring that their product doesn’t cause offence.
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Example: Gucci
Example: Gucci
- Gucci’s balaclava knit top was withdrawn for causing offence due to its oversized lips and black colour, resembling a ‘black face’ which has negative cultural significance to black communities.
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Example: Carrier bags
Example: Carrier bags
- Carrier bags contain an animal fat which is made from boiled animal bones, to prevent the bags from sticking.
- This causes great offence to many different faiths and beliefs who avoid touching or using these products.
Society
Society
The design and manufacture of a product should try not to have a negative impact on others and be as accessible and inclusive as possible.
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Design for disabled and elderly
Design for disabled and elderly
- Designs should:
- Be inclusive.
- Example: Pushchair handles being adjustable for people of different heights.
- Clothes being available in a range of sizes.
- Be inclusive.
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Designs for disabled and elderly cont.
Designs for disabled and elderly cont.
- Be accessible.
- Example: Door frames and entrances to public buildings being wheelchair friendly.
- Improve people’s lives.
- Example: 3D printing being used for facial reconstruction and artificial arms.
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Different religious groups
Different religious groups
- Religions have hugely differing views on lifestyle, significant colours and important symbols.
- Communication with different groups is vital when producing products to prevent them causing harm or offence.
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Example: trainers
Example: trainers
- In 2002, Umbro created new trainers called Zyklon, which were quickly withdrawn because of the offence caused.
- The Nazis used Zyklon B when murdering millions of Jews in their concentration camps during the Second World War.
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Example: swimwear
Example: swimwear
- The design of modest swimwear for Muslim women that enables them to swim whilst covering their body, respecting beliefs.
1Core Technical Principles
1.1New & Emerging Technologies
1.2Energy Generation & Storage
1.3Developments in New Materials
1.4Systems Approach to Designing
1.5Mechanical Devices
1.6Materials Categories
2Paper & Board: Specialist Technical Principles
2.1Selection of Materials
2.2Paper & Board: Forces & Stresses
2.3Paper & Board: Ecological & Social Footprint
2.4Paper & Board: Sources & Origins
2.5Paper & Board: Using Materials
2.6Paper & Board: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
2.7Paper & Board: Scales of Production
2.8Paper & Board: Specialist Techniques & Processes
2.9Paper & Board: Surface Treatments & Finishes
3Timber: Specialist Technical Principles
3.1Timber: Selection of Materials
3.2Timber: Forces & Stresses
3.3Timber: Ecological & Social Footprint
3.4Timber: Sources & Origins
3.5Timber: Using Materials
3.6Timber: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
3.7Timber: Scales of Production
3.8Timber: Specialist Techniques & Processes
3.9Timber: Surface Treatments & Finishes
4Metal: Specialist Technical Principles
4.1Metals: Selection of Materials
4.2Metals: Forces & Stresses
4.3Metals: Ecological & Social Footprint
4.4Metals: Sources & Origins
4.5Metals: Alloy-Based Materials
4.6Metals: Using Materials
4.7Metals: Scales of Production
4.8Metals: Specialist Techniques & Processes
4.9Metals: Quality Control
4.10Metals: Surface Treatments & Finishes
5Polymers: Specialist Technical Principles
5.1Polymers
5.2Polymer Categories
5.3Polymer Forms
5.4Polymer Production, Techniques & Quality Control
6Textiles: Specialist Technical Principles
6.1Textile Materials
6.2Selection of Materials
6.3Forces & Stresses
7Designing & Making Principles
7.1Investigation & Data
7.2Environmental, Social & Economic Challenges
7.3The Work of Others
7.4Design Strategies
7.5Communication of Design Ideas
7.6Prototype Development
7.7Selection of Materials
7.8Tolerances
7.9Material Management
7.10Specialist Equipment
7.11Specialist Techniques & Processes
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1Core Technical Principles
1.1New & Emerging Technologies
1.2Energy Generation & Storage
1.3Developments in New Materials
1.4Systems Approach to Designing
1.5Mechanical Devices
1.6Materials Categories
2Paper & Board: Specialist Technical Principles
2.1Selection of Materials
2.2Paper & Board: Forces & Stresses
2.3Paper & Board: Ecological & Social Footprint
2.4Paper & Board: Sources & Origins
2.5Paper & Board: Using Materials
2.6Paper & Board: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
2.7Paper & Board: Scales of Production
2.8Paper & Board: Specialist Techniques & Processes
2.9Paper & Board: Surface Treatments & Finishes
3Timber: Specialist Technical Principles
3.1Timber: Selection of Materials
3.2Timber: Forces & Stresses
3.3Timber: Ecological & Social Footprint
3.4Timber: Sources & Origins
3.5Timber: Using Materials
3.6Timber: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes
3.7Timber: Scales of Production
3.8Timber: Specialist Techniques & Processes
3.9Timber: Surface Treatments & Finishes
4Metal: Specialist Technical Principles
4.1Metals: Selection of Materials
4.2Metals: Forces & Stresses
4.3Metals: Ecological & Social Footprint
4.4Metals: Sources & Origins
4.5Metals: Alloy-Based Materials
4.6Metals: Using Materials
4.7Metals: Scales of Production
4.8Metals: Specialist Techniques & Processes
4.9Metals: Quality Control
4.10Metals: Surface Treatments & Finishes
5Polymers: Specialist Technical Principles
5.1Polymers
5.2Polymer Categories
5.3Polymer Forms
5.4Polymer Production, Techniques & Quality Control
6Textiles: Specialist Technical Principles
6.1Textile Materials
6.2Selection of Materials
6.3Forces & Stresses
7Designing & Making Principles
7.1Investigation & Data
7.2Environmental, Social & Economic Challenges
7.3The Work of Others
7.4Design Strategies
7.5Communication of Design Ideas
7.6Prototype Development
7.7Selection of Materials
7.8Tolerances
7.9Material Management
7.10Specialist Equipment
7.11Specialist Techniques & Processes
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