A level Product Design Problems

Hi, I'm doing AQA A Level Product Design and was wondering if anyone can help me out?

I've got a couple of ideas already but I was wondering if anyone had any everyday problems that can help influence and idea and then also possibly and problems that can have a detailed and further analysis to compose a further product? Thanks, liam!

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Hi, I'm doing AQA A Level Product Design and was wondering if anyone can help me out?
I've got a couple of ideas already but I was wondering if anyone had any everyday problems that can help influence and idea and then also possibly and problems that can have a detailed and further analysis to compose a further product? Thanks, liam!

Hi, I've just finished my final A-level coursework for AQA DT and am predicted an A*. What I found useful to do was choose several different environments (around my home, transport etc.) to try and find problems in, then identify the one I wanted to do and zoom in on it and explain why I didn't choose the others. They like you to provide lots of context and rationale behind your proposed prototype.

As for exact ideas I can't really think of much other than I forget to water my plants a lot, so potentially an automatic plant waterer?? (but this is only good if your great at electronics and programming). It's probably best that you come up with ideas by yourself as you'll be more motivated and understand it more. Some common problems are being able to work in different environments, efficient storage, lighting solutions, educational toys. Ask your teacher to show you exemplars for some inspiration.

Some other advice:
Read through the mark scheme thoroughly as it pretty much tells you what you have to put on your pages. Creating a check list helps.

Don't over complicate it too much it doesn't have to be revolutionary, one of my regrets was trying to make it very niche and not based off of an existing product. Many people were doing existing products (desks, storage, lighting) but making it specific to their environment/end users needs, you just need to show you can go through the design process.

Make sure you choose something you'll still enjoy doing in a years time as it gets very stressful very quickly. Also, make sure that you can actually make the product, whether it be CAD, metal work, wood work ect. ideally you want to include some of each material to demonstrate good skills, but try and choose a design that will use more of one specific skill. For example, I used a lot of 3D printing in mine.

Make sure you choose an end user that is actually available most of the time and has experience dealing with your problem. For example, if you're making a kids toy then ideally choose a younger sibling or a friends siblings to be your end users.

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck!! :smile:

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