Good Design vs Bad Design
Recognising Effective Design Year 8 Technology Learning to Think Critically About Products
What Makes Good Design?
Think about your favourite product What do you like about it? How does it make you feel when you use it?
The Purpose of Design
Design solves problems Makes products easier to use Creates emotional connections Improves our daily lives
Good Design vs Bad Design
{"left":"Easy to understand\nWorks reliably\nLooks appealing\nFeels comfortable\nLasts a long time","right":"Confusing to use\nBreaks easily\nLooks cheap or messy\nUncomfortable\nPoor quality materials"}
Phone Stand Challenge
Compare these two phone stands Which one would you choose? Write down 3 reasons for your choice Discuss with your partner
Understanding User Needs
Who will use this product? What problems does it solve? Where will it be used? How often will it be used?
Design Process Journey
Examples of Great Design
Simple and intuitive to use Solves real problems effectively Built to last Considers different users' needs
Group Discussion
Think of a badly designed product you've used What made it frustrating? How would you improve it? Share your ideas with the class
Key Takeaways
Good design puts users first Function is as important as appearance Simple solutions are often the best Great design improves our lives Everyone can learn to recognise good design