2. Product Analysis: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 designtechnology

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2. Product Analysis Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1
designtechnology
Aesthetics. What does your design look like? A)
Consider the shapes used. Try and comment on the
products shape. B) The colours used colour
combinations. C) Why do you think the designer
has chosen these colours? Are they harmonious,
primary or contrasting colours? D) The textures
used try and comment on why a certain part has a
particular texture, such as is it rough, smooth,
dimpled or soft?E) The proportions Is the design
balanced, symmetrical, one-sided or top heavy? F)
The style try and comment on the products
styling. Is the idea sleek, minimal, modern, fun,
garish, bold or old-fashioned?
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Function. Annotate what you feel are the
principle functions of the product. How well does
the product achieve these principles? What could
be done to improve them?
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Scale of Production Has the packaging been
manufactured using one off, batch or mass
production? WHY?
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Social, cultural and environmental issues. What
considerations has the designer and manufacturer
made regarding the above? For example A) What
impact do the materials used have on the
environment? B) What impact has the product had
on society? C) What happens to the product after
it has been used? .
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Materials. Which materials have been used to
produce the camera ? You must state why the
designers have chosen that particular
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Manufacturing. Which methods of manufacturing
have been used and WHY?
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Information What information is included on the
product and WHY? Be comprehensive. Look for
signs symbols and logos.
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Anthropometrics Ergonomics Anthropometrics is
the measurements of the human body. Which
measurements have the designers taken into
consideration in the designing and construction
of the phone? Ergonomics relates to how
easy/comfortable the product is to use. Which
ergonomic considerations have been taken into
account? .
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Dimensions Consider the size of the components
used in the product and how they relate to each
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What to do

Neatly and carefully analyse and
annotate the product using the headings. Always
annotate using a statement followed by a reason
or a suggestion.

For example (1. the
statement) the product is made from a
thermoplastic called ABS, (2. the conjunction)
this is because, (3. the reason or
suggestion)ABS is both hard (scratch resistant)
and tough (impact resistant).