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Needs and Likes 01

Good designers spot what users need, then tailor what they like. Learn how to research audiences and turn needs and likes into smart product choices.

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Fascinating Fact:

Users can have the same need but different likes, even for the same product. This is why products often come in different sizes, colours, and features.

In KS3 D and T, pupils learn to design with real people in mind. That means identifying user needs, exploring preferences, and using research to guide choices like materials, features, and overall function.

Key Terms

  • Need: Something essential a product must do to solve a problem, such as keeping food fresh or making an item safe to use.
  • Like: A preference that makes a product more appealing, such as colour, style, texture, or extra features.
  • User profile: A short description of a target user, including their situation and preferences, used to keep design decisions focused.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between a need and a like in KS3 Design and Technology?

A need is essential for the product to work properly, while a like is a preference that improves appeal. A good design meets needs first, then considers likes.

How do you find out what users need in a design project?

You can use simple research such as surveys, interviews, observations, and product analysis. The aim is to understand the user’s problem and the situation they will use the product in.

Why do designers write a design specification for KS3 D and T?

A design specification lists clear requirements the product must meet, such as size, safety, function, and materials. It helps you judge whether your final design is successful.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What is the checklist called that helps identify needs?
MEAT checklist
PIES checklist
MASH checklist
PEAS checklist
This identifies the four main aspects of any design project
2 .
The area of design concerned with how a product looks is called .......
aesthetics
scale
shape
texture
This means 'pleasing to the eye'
3 .
Which of these are worked with when designing?
Colour
Light
Line
All of the above
Lines can create shape, pattern and movement
4 .
Which word is used when describing two-dimensional objects?
Form
Shape
Size
Space
A two-dimensional object is flat
5 .
What does the 'P' stand for in the PIES checklist?
Personal
Physical
Preference
Psychological
This part of the checklist could include notes about making the design suitable for someone with a disability
6 .
What does the word 'texture' mean?
The amount of pixels in an image
The feel, appearance or consistency of a surface
The level of roughness of a surface
The type of pattern on an object
Texture applies both to the look of an object and to the way it feels
7 .
What does the 'I' stand for in the PIES checklist?
Information
Intellectual
Introspection
Involvement
This helps avoid making something over-complicated to use
8 .
Which word is used when describing three-dimensional objects?
Form
Shape
Size
Space
The form of the object determines the space occupied by the object
9 .
What does the 'E' stand for in the PIES checklist?
Emotional
Envy
Evolution
Exciting
Not all designs will need to be designed to appeal to the emotions
10 .
What does the 'S' stand for in the PIES checklist?
Sexual
Social
Special
Super
The final design may be influenced by the social needs of the user. For example, making a hair brush that can fold away into a small volume would be a social need of someone who is travelling abroad and needs to keep the volume and weight of their luggage to a minimum
Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)
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