GCSE Product Design2012 Exam Topic

Name: ………………………..

Exam Revision TopicPackaging for

fragrance products

3D Shapes

Sturdy

Protective

Colourful

Exam Topic AnalysisTheme Signs &

Symbols

Printing Method

Aesthetics

Finishes

Material

• British Kite Symbol• European Standards

Symbol• Recyclable Symbol• Age symbol

• Lithography• Print Screening• Embossing• Block Printing

External - • Cardboard• Tin (Aluminium)

Internal – • Paper foam• Corrugated Cardboard

• Lamination• Paint• Varnish (metals

only)

Adhesives• PVA• Epoxy Resin• Acrylic Cement

• Vibrant Colours• Bold Text• Simplistic• Unique Shape• Minimal Writing• Window to see

product

Suggestions –• Ocean theme• Nature theme

Product Analysis Male Fragrance Cylinder Packaging

Drawing Practice – Cube Net

Recreate the cube net below.Be sure to use a RULER and pencil.

Drawing Practice -Rectangle Net

Recreate the cube net below.Be sure to use a RULER and pencil.

Drawing Practice – Cylinder Net

Recreate the cube net below.Be sure to use a RULER and pencil.

Internal Packaging

Paper Foam

Corrugated Cardboard• Good for protecting products

during transportation.• Recyclable.• Arch in the cardboard makes

it strong.• Easy to shape.

• 100% Biodegradable and recyclable.

• Can be moulded around product shape to protect products during transportation.

Finishes / AdhesivesLamination• Makes material more

durable.• Provides protection

against liquids.• Material given a shiny

surface

Paint• Range of colours

available.• Usually done by hand

(unless spray paint).• Does not offer any

protection.

Varnish• Available in matt or gloss.• Available as spray cans.• Protect the material below.• Use to coat woods and

metals.

Fini

shes

Fini

shes

Fini

shes

Adhesives

Printing TechniquesLithography

Screen Printing

Block Printing

Embossing

• Used to print on paper and card.

• Low cost method of printing.

• Provides clear images.

• Use to print on to a wide variety of materials including fabric, paper, and metal.

• Little waste of ink.• Only allows simple

designs.

• Used to print on paper and card fabrics.

• Simple method once stamp has been made.

• Stamps can be intricate or simple. Cutting them can be difficult by hand.

Can be used to emphasise :

• Part of a design.• As a surface finish or

paper or card.• To suggest a quality

product.

Section A - Design Criteria (Also known as – Design Specification)

Design Criteria : Reason :

1) Reason 1)

2) Reason 2)

3) Reason 3)

Design Criteria : EXAMPLE Reason : EXAMPLE

The box interior will be made from corrugated card.

Because it is recyclable and will protect the perfume from damage.

Write 3 Design Criteria points for your Fragrance Packaging:

Section A - Initial Design

Sketch one Design Idea for your fragrance packaging.

Include:- Net shape- Internal Packaging- Printing technique.

For this fragrance packaging design for either men or women.

In the exam you could be given a different target market.

KEYWORDSketch – A rough drawing.

May have feathery lines

Section A - Final DesignDraw your Final Design.

Ensure you have annotated your design using the information from the previous page.

KEYWORDS

Draw – The drawing should be very neat with NO

feathery lines.Should be detailed.

Annotation – Full sentences explaining a design.

Design Question – 3

What material would it be made from?What are the advantages / disadvantages?

Answer these questions for your DESIGN ANNOTATION.

What would the internal packaging be?How will it protect your product?Advantages / disadvantages?

What manufacturing process would you use?Advantages / disadvantages?

What printing technique would you use?Advantages / disadvantages?

What adhesive would you use?Advantages / disadvantages?

Equipment - School WorkshopName of equipment – Use – Safety Considerations -

Name of equipment – Use – Safety Considerations -

Name of equipment – Use – Safety Considerations -

Industry ProcessesName of process – Use – Safety Considerations -

Name of process – Use – Safety Considerations -

Name of process – Use – Safety Considerations -

Important TermsErgonomics Sustainability

Anthropometrics Recyclable

What does it mean? What does it mean?

What does it mean?What does it mean?

Important TermsQuality Control Quality Assurance

Just in time production CAD / CAM

What does it mean? What does it mean?

What does it mean?What does it mean?

Important TermsOne-off Production Batch Production

Mass Production Continuous Production

What does it mean? What does it mean?

What does it mean?What does it mean?

Signs & SymbolsSymbol

Symbol

Symbol

Symbol

Symbol

Symbol

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Signs & SymbolsSymbol

Symbol

Symbol

Symbol

Symbol

Symbol

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Meaning & Example of use:

Materials – Paper & CardPaper/cardWhen working with paper/card materials candidatesshould:

be able to identify common papers such aslayout, cartridge, tracing, grid, card, corrugatedcard, duplex board, solid white board, understand the different properties anduses of such materials both as a mediafor communication and as a material formanufacturing products such as packaging;understand the availability of commoncomponents e.g. to fasten, seal, hang, pour, join,bind, index;

understand that many paper based boardsare laminated to other materials and that thecomposition can be adjusted to create differentproperties for specific purposes e.g. foil-backedfor food packaging;

understand the stock forms for paper/cardmaterials i.e. size, thickness, weight andcolour;have a basic understanding of the source of pulpand the primary processes involved in conversionto workable materials.

Cartridge PaperAdvantage –

Use -

Layout PaperAdvantage –

Use -

Tracing PaperAdvantage –

Use -

Solid White BoardAdvantage –

Use -

Corrugated Cardboard

Advantage –

Use -

Foam Core BoardAdvantage –

Use -

Materials – Timber (wood)

MahoganyAdvantage –

Use -

PineAdvantage –

Use -

TeakAdvantage –

Use -

AshAdvantage –

Use -

BeechAdvantage –

Use -

MDFAdvantage –

Use -

PlywoodAdvantage –

Use -

ChipboardAdvantage –

Use -

Block boardAdvantage –

Use -

Hard boardAdvantage –

Use -

Moral, Social, Ethical, Sustainability

Moral

Social

Ethical

Sustainability

Write a list of issues -

Write a list of issues -

Write a list of issues -

Write a list of issues -

Famous Designers

Alberto Alessi

Laszlo and George Biro

Ferdinand Porsche

Marcel Breuer

Philippe Starke

Volkswagen Beetle

Play Lounge Chair

Juicy Salif Lemon Squeezer

Wassily Chair

Biro Pen

TASK - Join up the designers, product images and product names.

Examination WordsCertain words and phrases are used in the Examination – You must understand

what they mean and be able to apply this knowledge when answering Examination questions.

Annotate - Add brief notes/reasons, to explain ideas, to an illustration – Remember that you must be critical/analytical in order to access the top range of marks.Calculate - Implies that a numerical answer is needed.Complete - Enter an answer in the space provided.Describe - State in words the important points of the topic.Dimension - Add measurements to a drawingDraw - Use a straight edge, pencil, fine-liner (Set square etc) to help

produce a Drawing e.g. Orthographic.Explain - Write an explanation of a topic / point that includes justification of the answer i.e. Why / How / Because etc.

Examination WordsDiscuss - Develop/debate an argument to justify your answer/point

of view etc.Evaluate - Assess/appraise once work against a criteria etc.Free Hand - Using a pencil, fine liner and your hand to produce an illustration or sketch without the use of rulers and drawing instruments etc.Give a reason - How / Why – a reason which applies knowledge of

this subject e.g. Expanded Polystyrene is used for packaging because …..

Sketch - Informal ‘freehand’ drawings to illustrate an idea / design or point, without the use of rulers and drawing instruments.

Label - Identify parts of a product / drawing etc. e.g. leader lines, key etc.

How to Annotate you designs

MaterialsWhat will you make the product from and WHY?EG. The product would be made from MDF because it is low cost, easy to shape and can be used with a variety

of finishes.

Always include the following when annotating in an exam question :

SafetyWhat are the health and safety issues of this product? How would you prevent them and

protect the user?EG. This product may have small parts I need to ensure this is mentioned on the packaging and provide an age

limit for the product.

FinishesWhat finish will you use to decorate the product

and WHY?EG. I will use varnish to finish the product because it will

provide a gloss finish and protect the product from liquids.

ManufactureHow would the product be made and WHY is this

method the best choice?EG.I would make this product using CAM. I would use

the laser cutter to cut the pieces because it is very precise and all the parts will be identical.

Target MarketHow does the product appeal to the target

market?How do you know this?

EG. This design would appeal to children as it has many functions and it is brightly coloured.

JoiningHow would the components be joined together

and WHY?Would you use a type of joint / adhesive / or

another method?EG. I would join the pieces together using PVA glue and

leave them to dry in a vice for added strength.