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3.3.3 The work of others
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Time: 47 minutes

Marks: 46 marks

Comments:

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 Q1.
(a)     Name one designer you have studied as part of this course.

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Name one specific product associated with your named designer.

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(1)

(b)     Describe how your chosen designer has used different inspiration, materials and
technologies in their work.

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(6)
(Total 7 marks)

Q2.
Figure 1 shows the original London Underground map and Figure 2 shows the modern
schematic version.

(a)     Who designed the London Underground map in Figure 2 below?

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Figure 1 Figure 2

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 Due to copyright restrictions we are
unable to show this image. Please use
the link below to find the appropriate
section of the tube map.

Standard Tube map - Transport for

London
 

(1)

(b)     Describe the graphical differences between the two maps.

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(3)

(c)     Give two advantages of a modern schematic map.

Advantage 1 ________________________________________________________

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Advantage 2 ________________________________________________________

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(2)
(Total 6 marks)

Q3.
Study the egg cups shown below.

State three design requirements of the egg cups and explain your answer.

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 An example has been completed for you.

Example: It is hygienic because it is easy to wipe clean

1. _____________________________________________________________________

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(2)

2. _____________________________________________________________________

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3. _____________________________________________________________________

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(2)
(Total 6 marks)

Q4.
Kettles are designed with a user in mind.
 
A    Jug kettle B    Travel kettle C    Camping kettle

Choose one kettle from the images above.

Identify three design features to explain how the kettle you have chosen meets the needs
of the user.

Kettle _______________________

Design feature 1 _________________________________________________________

(1)

Explanation _____________________________________________________________

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 _______________________________________________________________________
(2)

Design feature 2 _________________________________________________________

(1)

Explanation _____________________________________________________________

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(2)

Design feature 3 _________________________________________________________

(1)

Explanation _____________________________________________________________

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(2)
(Total 9 marks)

Q5.
What are the advantages of looking at existing products when designing new ones?

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(Total 3 marks)

Q6.
Was the new mini produced because of market pull or technology push?

Use specific examples of other products to explain your answer.

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(Total 6 marks)

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Q7.
The Dyson cleaners shown below have become design classics.

(a)     List three features that have made the Dyson cleaner a successful product.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________
(3)

(b)     Explain in detail one of these features.

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(3)
(Total 6 marks)

Q8.
Explain why other manufacturers might have been influenced by Dyson designs.

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(Total 3 marks)

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Mark schemes

Q1.
(a)    1 mark for a specific product associated with your named designer.

NB if no designer is named, no credit for a specific product can be awarded.

Indicative content:
 
Designer Associated product

Harry Beck • London underground map

• Wassily chair
Marcel Breuer
• Knoll furniture

• Fashion designer who focused on handbags,

Coco Chanel jewellery
  and perfumes

• Millennium Bridge
• 30 St Mary – the Gherkin
Norman Foster
• New Wembley stadium
• City Hall on the South Bank

• The Morris Minor

Sir Alec Issigonis
• The original Mini

• Textile designer who focused on fabrics and

William Morris
wallpaper

• Fashion designer – union jack coat for David

Alexander McQueen Bowie
• 'Bumster' trousers

• Mini skirt
Mary Quant
• 'Mod' style

Louis Comfort Tiffany • Art Nouveau – the Tiffany lamp

Raymond Templier • Art deco jewellery

Gerrit Reitveld • Red Blue chair

Charles Rennie • Furniture with an art nouveau influence

Mackintosh • Stained glasswork

• The conical coffee maker and tea pot for Alessi

Aldo Rossi • Moment clock for Alessi
• Milan chair

• Valentine typewriter
Ettore Sottsass • Olivetti office machines
• The Carlton room dresser

• The Juicy Saliff lemon squeezer

Philippe Starck
• Bubble chair

• Punk fashion / New wave

Vivienne Westwood
• Tartan and tweed
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 (b)
Thorough, detailed description, making reference to
inspiration, materials and technologies. Response
5–6 marks
demonstrates an excellent understanding of the impact
of each feature upon the work of the chosen designer.

Good descriptions of how inspiration, materials and

technologies are used in the work of the chosen
3–4 marks designer. Expect an imbalance in descriptions for each
area. Good understanding of how each feature has
impact on the work of the chosen designer.

Basic description. One or two points made, with vague

1–2 marks
or no linking to the work of the chosen designer.

0 marks Nothing worthy of credit / incorrect response.

Indicative content:

Inspiration themes:
•  biomimicry / nature
•  architecture
•  fashion and trends
•  popular culture
•  religion
•  geometry
•  trends.

Material themes:
•  natural materials
•  man-made materials
•  smart materials
•  modern materials.

Technologies:
•  mass production
•  production lines
•  computer aided design (CAD)
•  computer aided manufacture (CAM)
•  rapid prototyping
•  automation / robotics.
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[7]

Q2.
(a)    Harry Beck
max 1 mark

(b)     Non geographical, lines straightened, unnecessary detail removed, standard

symbols, concise, clear on white background, not accurate representation of
distance for schematic, simplified. Different colour for different routes.

High level: Full description or understanding

3

Medium level: Some understanding

2

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 Low level: Basic-single point
1

Not attempted or not relevant

0
max 3 marks

(c)    Award one mark for each:

Easy to interpret, quick to interpretate, unnecessary detail removed, less
confusing, no loss of detail if scaled down. Reference to colour.
max 2 marks
[6]

Q3.
Egg cups-design requirements not material requirements.

Three requirements − award mark for each requirement and a 1 mark for a suitable
reason:

Aesthetic consider
Effective at holding the egg
Stable
Available with salt dispenser and spoon
Style
Theme
Novelty aspect
2
Includes storage facility for spoon
2
H & S aspects - sharp edges etc.
(Do not reward for hygienic - in question)
2
3 x 2 marks
[6]

Q4.

 
A. Jug kettle B. Travel kettle C. Camping kettle
   
  Lightweight and
Cordless, easy to compact – easy to pack
remove Small and lightweight – away in rucksack and
and return to base, easy to transport / pack carry long distances.
water level window, in suitcase. Outer base / Easy flip back spout
green and white – clean stand for stability and cover stops insects
look, aesthetically safety. Plugs into crawling inside and
pleasing. Green parts cigarette lighter fitting – water escaping. Spout
signify user interaction – can boil water anywhere cover also causes kettle
on / off switch; base; car is. 2 plastic easy to whistle to signify

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 water level; lid removal. washable cups. water has boiled.
Spout filter. Smooth Capacity Durable. Used with
white plastic – easy to sufficient to make 2 camping stove. Large
clean. cups. bottom heats water
quicker on stove.
3 × 1 mark

Design feature
1 mark

Explanation:
Sound response which makes reference to two of the ideas in brief or one idea in
detail.
2 marks

Brief / single word answer with reference to one idea only.

1 mark
3 × 2 marks
Max 9 marks
[9]

Q5.
Product analysis: analysing different aspects of products such as function, materials,
manufacturing processes, style etc to find out its good and bad points. Hard work already
done as product developed and materials, components etc already specified, designers
can improve on what is already there without having to start from scratch; existing market
already established; more cost effective; make less mistakes.

Two or more well explained appropriate advantages or three brief advantages.

3 marks

One well explained appropriate advantages or two brief advantages.

2 marks

One appropriate advantage not explained.

1 mark
[3]

Q6.
No definite answer. Mark for the quality of reasoning.
(6 marks)

A detailed and well reasoned statement which argues for one or both of these
categories and includes appropriate examples of other products.
(5 for less appropriate examples)
(5 - 6 marks)

A detailed response which picks up on one aspect in detail and / or uses examples.
(3 - 4 marks)

A superficial response which lacks understanding linked to one of the categories.

(1 - 2 marks)

e.g.
Market pull
Market research suggesting the desire for a retro design to compete with the new

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 VW Beetle.
Designed to meet a niche market

Technology push
Advances in new technology makes it possible to manufacture a car with these
features to a market price. New developments have been incorporated into the
design
[6]

Q7.
(a)     Possible features that could be listed:

Bag-less, see through plastic bin, cyclone technology used, contemporary

styling / colour, good product back-up, extensive use of plastic mouldings,
slick advertising. Include innovative use of materials / technologies /
manufacturing techniques which other manufacturers have copied. Tools
carried around with the cleaner. Key components identified by different colour.
Storage and easily maintained

One feature identified. (1 mark)

Two features identified. (2 marks)

Three features identified. (3 marks)

(3 marks)

(b)     A vague explanation with little understanding of why the feature is important.
(1 mark)

A simple explanation displaying some understanding of why the feature is

important.
(2 marks)

A detailed explanation that fully displays a sound understanding of why the

particular feature is important to the product. (3 marks)
(3 marks)
[6]

Q8.
A simple statement e.g. “The vacuum cleaner is stylish and works well”
 (1 mark)

An explanation that shows some insight into why manufactures may have been
influenced e. g. The extensive use of plastic mouldings may have made other
manufacturers look at their use of materials and processes. (2 marks)

An explanation that shows a good understanding e.g. Innovative use of technology,

manufacturing methods, and contemporary styling use of colour has ensured that
the Dyson products are in demand by consumers. (3 marks)
(3 marks)
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Examiner reports

Q2.
(a)    Harry Beck is well known.

(b)     Many answers were very vague here. Many candidates didn’t describe the graphical
differences very clearly.

(c)     Candidates gave vague answers to this question, with many only achieving a single
mark. Answers were often poorly constructed. There were too many generic terms.

Q3.
Whilst there were some very good responses to this question, many candidates were
unable to give a fully reasoned response for each of the design requirements. A significant
number of candidates produced a material specification rather than a design requirement.

Q4.
A well answered question over all, many candidates knew how to evaluate the given
products and marks were fully differentiated according to the level of response.
Candidates that scored well were able to expand their answer to fully describe the benefit
to the user to score full marks.

Q5.
Well answered with the majority of candidates giving sensible advantages of looking at
existing products such as product improvement and marketing issues.

Q6.
 
The more able candidates scored full marks on this question – they made appropriate
statements and provided relevant examples which highlighted their understanding of
market forces. Less able candidates made an appropriate statement, if somewhat
superficial and gave an appropriate but unqualified example. Overall, most students were
able to understand technology push rather than market pull although those candidates
who gave both were more able to access the higher marks.

Q7.
(a)     Well answered with many candidates giving three technical or design features.
Popular correct responses were bag less, clear dust container and easy to store.

(b)     Many candidates could give a reasonable response which was linked to their
answer to part (a).

Q8.
Not well answered. Very simple responses such as ‘a successful company’ or ‘other
companies could copy the Dyson’ were popular. Very few candidates included the
innovative use of materials, processes, technology or design in their answers.

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