Year 4 - Design and technology
Research interviews
Textile pattern pieces: hats and caps
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to more complex textile products, enabling them to produce fabric patterns. Pupils will develop knowledge of fabrics and apply this by selecting them for functionality and aesthetics to design a product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to generate ideas by carrying out research through interviews.
Key Notes
- Designers need to find out what user needs are through research.
- Research interviews can collect information from the user.
- Research interviews can develop the design specifications.
- Research interviews can include sizing up for a made-to-measure prototype.
Vocabulary To Learn
- research: finding out information
- interview: asking someone questions
- design specification: a list of things a product must have or do
- made-to-measure: made to a person's exact requirements, including measurements
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Hat designs templates will fit all users.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Designers need to find out what user needs are through research. Research interviews can collect information from the user.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'research'
finding out information.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Hat designs templates will fit all users. Correction: Hats, and other items, can be tailored to fit an individual by taking measurements before planning a design.
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