How technology and cultural changes can impact on the work of Key Terms

User-centred design

An approach to design that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and limitations of end-users at every stage of the design process.

Sustainability

The practice of designing products with consideration for environmental impact, resource conservation, and social responsibility.

Ergonomics

The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, applied in product design to enhance user comfort and usability.

Anthropometrics

The measurement of the human body and its proportions, used in design to create products that fit the user’s physical dimensions.

Microelectronics

The branch of electronics that deals with very small electronic components and systems, often found in devices like smartphones and computers.

Sustainable materials

Materials that are produced and used in a way that minimizes environmental impact and promotes resource conservation.

Ethical Production

Manufacturing processes that prioritize fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, and community impact.

Cultural Acceptability

The degree to which a product is considered appropriate and respectful within a specific cultural context.

Product Life Cycle

The series of stages a product goes through from introduction to decline.

Market Saturation

A situation where a product has reached its maximum potential sales in a market.

Product Life Cycle

The series of stages a product goes through from development to decline, including introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Refinement

The process of improving a product based on feedback, performance data, and changing market conditions.