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AS 1 Design and Manufacture

12 dot points across 12 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How are engineering materials classified, and what distinguishes each family?

How do designers communicate proposals accurately to clients and manufacturers?

What are modern composites and smart materials, and why are they used?

What makes a design specification useful, and how do its different types differ?

How do designers judge whether a product actually meets the need?

How do designers generate, develop and model ideas before committing to manufacture?

How are products shaped, and how does production scale change the chosen process?

Which material properties decide whether a material is fit for a job?

How do manufacturers keep products consistent, safe and within specification?

How do designers gather reliable evidence, and how do ergonomics and anthropometrics shape a product?

How can products be designed and made with less harm to people and the planet?

How does a designer move from a problem to a justified, manufacturable solution?