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Communicating Ideas 02

In this quiz, explore how designers develop ideas using models, feedback, and prototypes, then explain changes clearly so a product becomes safer, stronger, and easier to use.

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Fascinating Fact:

Testing ideas by making a simple prototype can show problems early, so you can improve the design before final production.

In KS3 D and T, communicating ideas also includes showing how your design will work in real life. You might create models, test parts, record results, and explain improvements so your final design meets the brief and is fit for purpose.

Key Terms

  • Design specification: A clear list of requirements your product must meet, such as size, function, safety, and materials.
  • Prototype: An early version of a product used to try out an idea, check how it works, and spot changes that are needed.
  • Iteration: Repeating and improving a design step by step after testing, feedback, or evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a prototype in KS3 Design and Technology?

A prototype in KS3 Design and Technology is an early model or sample that lets you test an idea, check if it works, and decide what needs improving before making the final product.

How do you evaluate a design in KS3 D and T?

To evaluate a design in KS3 D and T, you compare it to the design specification, test how well it works, consider safety and quality, and use feedback to suggest specific improvements.

What should you include when presenting a design idea?

When presenting a design idea, include clear drawings or models, labels and measurements, materials and tools you plan to use, and a short explanation of how your design meets the brief.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Which of these is NOT a graphic?
A bar chart
A graph
A pie chart
A web page
A web page will usually contain at least one graphic
2 .
To make charts more interesting and attractive, which of these would you use?
Colours
Drawings
Patterns
All of the above
Charts that are interesting and attractive will communicate their information more easily
3 .
Lettering designs on a computer are known as what?
Alts
Fonts
Keys
Shifts
They are also called typefaces. To make your presentation look good, use only one font. Avoid using handwriting or fancy fonts, it will make your work look like it has been done at primary school
4 .
When you have your working drawings, instructions and presentation finished, what do you need to put together?
Information for making
Outline design
Prototype
Thumbnail sketch
This helps to communicate exactly how your design will be realised (made)
5 .
What is layout?
Adding a spreadsheet to the presentation
The arrangement of words and pictures on a page
The use of stencils when writing words
Using landscape pictures rather than portrait
A good layout will help you to communicate your ideas better
6 .
What is the best way to show facts and figures in a presentation?
With graphics
With bold text
With photographs
With stencils
These can make your presentation more interesting as well as making it easier to see how the facts and figures are related to your ideas
7 .
When working with textiles, it is helpful to draw patterns on what kind of paper?
Grid
Lined
Squared
Tracing
This is useful and makes things so much easier if the measurements need to be enlarged or reduced for making different sized items of the same design
8 .
A pie chart is usually what shape?
A circle
A rectangle
A square
A triangle
Hence the name 'pie' chart!
9 .
Which of these is NOT a good idea when preparing a document?
Adding one or two pictures/photographs
Formatting the margins to be of equal size
Separating the page with headings and section titles
Using lots of different fonts and colours
More than two fonts or colours can make a document look messy
10 .
The parts of the page that will be left blank is called .......
empty
margin
waste
white space
Having a lot of text and graphics without any white space makes it more difficult for the reader to follow your ideas
Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)
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