Design Technology IBDP - Topic 5

What is the definition of Invention?

• 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.

What are the drivers for Invention/Motivation for Invention?

• 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.

What is Intellectual Property (IP)?

• 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.

What are the benefits of Intellectual Property (IP)?

• 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.

What is the role of a Product Champion?

• 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.

What is the impact of Rogers' characteristic 'Complexity' on consumer adoption of an innovation?

• 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.

How can a target audience be used to establish the characteristics of users?

• 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.

What is the purpose of a User Trial in research methods?

• 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.

What are Design Specifications?

• 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.

What is the purpose of Market Analysis in the context of product design?

• 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.