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Well-designed structures are not
less functional.
safe.
easy to use.
comfortable to use.
You are asked to find and purchase doorknobs for the front doors of a new preschool. Which of the following design elements is least important?
A stylish and expensive look
Easy to turn for little hands
Durable material for heavy use
Knobs on door at child-level
Which choice below is the correct definition of "ergonomic"?
Designed for maximum comfort, safety and ease of use
Designed to withstand maximum static and dynamic loads
Designed with maximum aesthetic appeal in mind
Designed for maximum possible durability with regular usage
You are asked to design an ergonomic garden trowel.
Which of the following design considerations would be least important to its ergonomic design?
Its handle should be embellished with a garden theme decoration.
It should not have any sharp edges along its grip.
It should be angled so that, when digging, your wrist does not twist.
It should not be any heavier than it needs to be strong.
You are now asked to design a garden trowel with, above all, aesthetic appeal. Which of the following design considerations would be least important to aesthetic appeal?
It should not have any sharp edges along its grip
It should be molded from one material into a smooth sleek and symmetrical shape
It should have a pleasing and graceful curve to its blade
Its handle should be embellished with a garden theme decoration
Design qualities of a particular object, such as a spoon, vary according to who the intended user will be. Which quality would vary the least, with different users?
Function
Durability
Size
Aesthetic appeal (style)
Which occasional table below best expresses the concept of symmetry?
A
B
C
D
What is a prototype?
A small model built to test a new design
An accurate sketch of a new design
The first mass production of a new design
A computer image of a new design
Below is a photograph of a very stylish "piggy" bank.
Which design consideration below would improve this structure's function?
A removable rubber plug in its base
A more stable less tipsy shape
A material that doesn't show fingerprints
A round opening rather than a slit opening
Imagine that you are helping your friend buy her first new home, and she is wheelchair-bound. Which design consideration below would be a feature she should look for in her new home?
