Practice - 2. Presenting a Range of Feasible Design Ideas with Annotations
Practice Questions
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Define Feasibility in your own words as it applies to a school design project.
- Answer: It means that the design is realistic to build given the tools in the workshop, the materials available, the budget, and the deadline.
- Hint: Ask yourself: "Can I actually finish this in 3 weeks with cardboard and glue?"
💡 Hint: Ask yourself: "Can I *actually* finish this in 3 weeks with cardboard and glue?"
What is the difference between a Label and an Annotation?
- Answer: A label identifies a part (e.g., "Bamboo Handle"). An annotation explains the reason for that part (e.g., "Bamboo handle used because it is a renewable material and provides a comfortable, ergonomic grip").
- Hint: Labels say "What"; Annotations say "Why."
💡 Hint: Labels say "What"; Annotations say "Why."
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which part of the S.A.F.E. memory aid reminds you to explain your choices?
- Type: mcq
- Options: A) Sketch, B) Annotate, C) Feasible, D) Explore
- Correct Answer: B
💡 Hint: No hint provided
True or False: Annotations should only focus on what the product looks like (Aesthetics).
- Type: boolean
- Options: True, False
- Correct Answer: False
- Explanation: Annotations must also cover function, materials, ergonomics, and environmental impact.
💡 Hint: No hint provided
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Challenge Problems
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The Annotation Upgrade: Look at this basic label: "Soft foam padding."
- Task: Upgrade this into a professional Annotation for a student backpack design.
- Solution: "High-density EVA foam padding added to the shoulder straps to distribute weight evenly and reduce pressure on the user's trapezius muscles, improving long-term comfort."
- Hint: Use specific material names and mention the User Benefit.
💡 Hint: Use specific material names and mention the **User Benefit**.
The Feasibility Filter: You are designing a sustainable coffee cup. You have three ideas:
- A) A cup made of compressed coffee grounds.
- B) A cup with a built-in digital temperature screen.
- C) A cup made of locally sourced clay.
- Task: If you have a budget of $5 and 2 hours in a pottery studio, which idea is Feasible and why?
- Solution: Idea C is the most feasible. Compressed coffee grounds (A) require industrial high-pressure machinery you don't have. A digital screen (B) is too expensive for a $5 budget. Locally sourced clay is affordable and can be shaped within the 2-hour studio time.
- Hint: Check your constraints: Time, Money, and Tools.
💡 Hint: Check your constraints: Time, Money, and Tools.
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