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Appropriateness of the design solution
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Design solution must be in context with the problem
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Needs
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Something that is wanted or required to increase a person's quality of life, wellbeing or happiness
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Function
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The performance of the design solution depends on function being a continuence factor. Malfunction and function evaluations MUST be taken into account
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Aesthetics
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People like to use things that look good and work well
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Cost/Finance
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Other long-term factors: environmental and social costs
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Ergonomics
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The study of how people work or participate in an envrionment & the equipment used by human needs to suit their shape, physique & movements
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OH&S
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Wide spectrum of policies, guidelines and activities that focus on promoting and managing health and safety at work
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Quality
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Provide design solution that are not only good now, but also good for future in terms of durability and quality
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Short-Term & Long-Term Environmental Consequences
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Recycling is the result of minimising waste while sustainability is about creating a process that can be maintained in an ongoing manner.
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Obsolence
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Loss of value or usefulness usually over a period of time b/c of wear, changing technology or user preference
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Life Cycle Analysis
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Comprehensive examination of the environmental and economic effects of a product at every stage of its existences. The cradle-to-grave concept
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