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Task A3 | Existing products
🔎 What?
❗Why?
Analyze a group of similar products that inspire a solution to You are trying to figure out what makes related products a
the problem. success (or not) and you are trying to come up with ideas for
your own project.
⚙H
ow?
Inspiration board
● Choose a product idea from this list - Choice of Upcycled Product
● Create a Pinterest board of a range of products (at least 25) that are an inspiration to your specific project.
● Present a screenshot of (a large part of) your Pinterest board in your design folder. Include the title and the
hyperlinked source of your Pinterest board.
● hen creating your inspiration board, choose products that are different from each other. If the
Consider also - W
products are very similar, you will gain only limited knowledge and inspiration for your own project, because most
products will lead to the same conclusions. It is likely that your inspiration will not only come from products that are
similar to what you have in mind. Quite different products may have features that inspire you as well.
● Review the high-level example and the rubric (below) to ensure you have enough detail.
● Choose and j ustify which project plan will be the foundation for your project. You will incorporate elements from other
projects, but choose 1 that best represents what you want to make.
Analyze strengths (plus) of the products. In your analysis clearly identify and explain specific features that
⊕ make the product successful.
● The fabric is more durable than plastic bags, people can use it longer and carry more heavy things. It is more
value for money.
● The bags are reusable and recyclable, it can be used a lot of times and it is good for the environment.
Analyze weaknesses (minus) of the products. In your analysis clearly identify and explain specific features
⊖ that make the product less successful.
● The bags are made of cotton and it is not waterproof, so the things inside may get wet..
● The bag gets dirty easily because the raw material is cotton. It is troublesome for people to wash.
Outline all take-aways (interesting) you have gained for your project by analysing the products.
ℹ Take-aways are Ideas that are worth remembering for later in the project.
1. The bags may not be very durable, because they are very lightweight. However they are easy to
carry around.
2. It is customizable and environmentally friendly, because you can make these bags using unwanted
clothes and fabrics at home.
3. You can make the handle wider or thicker. It can help you carry heavier things.
Why did you choose this product over the others in your inspiration board? Explain how it is appropriate for:
● your client
● the fabric you chose
● your skill level
...
A3 Assessment
Level Descriptor Typical features of student work
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2 The student presents some ❏ The analysis of the individual products l ists specific features as strengths
existing products that inspire a or weaknesses.
solution to the problem. ❏ The inspiration board is not completed, nor a link to your source.
❏ The choice of final product demonstrates limited analysis and thinking
about client, fabric and skill level.
3-4 The student outlines features ❏ The analysis of the individual products o utlines specific features as
of some existing products that strengths or weaknesses and leads to some further insights regarding the
inspires a solution to the project.
problem. ❏ There is a l imited number and range of products in your Pinterest Board.
There should be at least a range of 25 products that are different from
each other
❏ The source is included, but not in, proper MLA format.
❏ The choice of final product demonstrates basic analysis and thinking
about client, fabric and skill level.
5-6 The student describes common ❏ The analysis of each individual product or system d escribes specific
features of similar products features as strengths and weaknesses and leads to meaningful insights
that inspire a solution to the regarding the project.
problem. ❏ There is a s ufficient number and range of products in your Pinterest
Board.
❏ The source is cited in p roper MLA format.
❏ The choice of final product demonstrates sufficient analysis and thinking
about client, fabric and skill level.
7-8 The student analyses a group ❏ The analysis of each individual product or system e
xplains specific
of similar products that inspire features as strengths and weaknesses and leads to impactful further
a solution to the problem. insights regarding the project.
❏ There is an e
xtensive number and range of products in your Pinterest
Board.
❏ The source is cited in p
roper MLA format.
❏ The choice of final product demonstrates sophisticated analysis and
thinking about client, fabric and skill level.