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Design for manufacture and project management
Official AQA section 3.2.9.
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90 min
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AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesDesigning and making principles
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Design for manufacture and project management10 objectives
- Planning for accuracy and efficiency.
- The importance of planning for accuracy when making prototypes and making recommendations for small, medium and large scale production.
- Calculations based on economies of scale.
- The impact of one way designs, nap and pattern on fabric layouts.
- The procedures and policies put in place to reduce waste and ensure manufactured products are produced accurately and within acceptable tolerances, including quality assurance systems, including, Total Quality Management (TQM), and how they are applied to specific examples in fashion, clothing and textiles manufacture, including critical path analysis, scrum or six sigma. 40 Visit aqa.org.uk/7562 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration Quality control.
- The monitoring, checking and testing of materials, components, equipment and products throughout production to ensure they conform to acceptable tolerances.
- Quick response manufacturing teams and quality circles.
- Automated equipment to check for faults in fabrics.
- Labelling and quality assurance symbols, eg wool mark, 100% cotton logo, Tencel® logo, Teflon® fabric finish logo.
- Quality control standards as laid down by BSI and voluntary codes of practice.
Key terms
Sustainable materialsTech packTolerancesPrototypingFabric ConstructionManufacturing ProcessFabric NapPattern PlacementQuality AssuranceScrumFabric TestingUser-Centered Design
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Common mistakes
- Neglecting user feedback in design: Always conduct user testing and gather feedback during the design process to ensure the final product is user-friendly and desirable.
- Neglecting user feedback during the design process: Always engage with potential users and stakeholders throughout the design process to gather insights and make necessary adjustments.
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