The document outlines a structured evaluation process for product design using the Access FM analysis tool, detailing nine stages of assessment. These stages cover aspects such as aesthetics, cost, consumer targeting, environmental impact, safety, size, function, and materials. Each stage prompts critical questions to guide the evaluation and improve product design.

1. Technology Design HOW 2 Series evaluate products using the ACCESS FM analysis & evaluation tool

3. Stage 1/9 Sketch the product from several points of view. Include features, such as buttons, screens etc. A C C E S S F M

4. Stage 2/9 Aesthetics What does it look like? What shape is it? What colours? What style? Do you like it? Why? A C C E S S F M

5. Stage 3/9 Cost How much does it cost? Is this good value for money? Why? Does the brand name make it more expensive? A C C E S S F M

6. Stage 4/9 Consumer Who is the product aimed at? Age range? Interests? Tastes & style? What would they use it for? How? A C C E S S F M

7. Stage 5/9 Environment Does it produce harmful chemicals? Does it make other people uncomfortable? Did the manufacture cause pollution? What? Does it use energy? What? What is the effect of this energy? A C C E S S F M

8. Stage 6/9 Safety Are there any sharp edges/corners Are there any loose wires or parts? Is there anything that could be a ‘choke hazard’ for children? A C C E S S F M

9. Stage 7/9 Size What are the key dimensions? Is it suitable for its task? What makes it suitable? A C C E S S F M

10. Stage 8/9 Function What does it do? How does it work? Easy to use? What in puts are there? E.g. buttons, sensors etc What out puts are there? E.g. lights, sound etc A C C E S S F M

11. Stage 9/9 Material What is it made from? Are the materials appropriate? Why? How is it made? Is well made? What components are there? A C C E S S F M