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Students should be aware of, and able to explain, the concept of ‘open design’. Specifically referring to the development of products for the common good of society, including potential use.
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Protecting designs and intellectual property
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Aqa A Level Design And Technology Product DesignTechnical principles
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Students should be aware of, and able to explain, the concept of ‘open design’. Specifically referring to the development of products for the common good of society, including potential use
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What is the primary goal of open design?
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The primary goal of open design is to create products that are accessible and beneficial to society.
Key terms
- Open Design: A design philosophy that promotes sharing and collaboration, allowing designs to be freely used and modified by anyone.
- Sustainable Development: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Common trap
Confusing open design with free design: Clarify that open design encourages sharing but may still involve licenses or guidelines to ensure proper use and attribution.
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- Students should be aware of, and able to explain, the importance of the following to the designer: • copyright and design rights • patents • registered designs • trademarks • logos.
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- Students should be able to give examples of this in practice, eg humanitarian projects and file sharing for 3D printing.
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