Technology DesignHOW 2 Series

evaluate products using the

ACCESS FManalysis & evaluation tool

Stage 1/9

A C C E S S F M

Sketch the product from several points of view.

Include features, such as buttons, screens etc.

Stage 2/9

Aesthetics What does it look

like? What shape is it? What colours? What style? Do you like it? Why?

A C C E S S F M

Stage 3/9

A C C E S S F M

Cost How much does it cost? Is this good value for

money? Why? Does the brand name

make it more expensive?

Stage 4/9

Consumer Who is the product aimed at? Age range? Interests? Tastes & style? What would they use it for?

How?

A C C E S S F M

Stage 5/9

Environment Does it produce harmful

chemicals? Does it make other people

uncomfortable? Did the manufacture cause

pollution? What? Does it use energy? What? What is the effect of this

energy?

A C C E S S F M

Stage 6/9

Safety Are there any sharp

edges/corners Are there any loose

wires or parts? Is there anything

that could be a ‘choke hazard’ for children?

A C C E S S F M

Stage 7/9

Size What are the

key dimensions? Is it suitable for

its task? What makes it

suitable?

A C C E S S F M

Stage 8/9

Function What does it do? How does it work? Easy to use? What inputs are there?

E.g. buttons, sensors etc What outputs are there?

E.g. lights, sound etc

A C C E S S F M

Stage 9/9

Material What is it made from? Are the materials

appropriate? Why? How is it made? Is well made? What components are

there?

A C C E S S F M