Product Design

Types of Woods

Types of Metals

Polymers and Elastomers

Composites

Papers and Boards

Textiles and Treatments

Smart and Modern Materials

Conductivity

Strength and Durability

Elasticity and Plasticity

Malleability and Ductility

Hardness and Toughness

Biodegradability

Heat Treatments

Printing Methods

Casting Techniques

Machining Processes

Moulding Techniques

Marking Out Techniques

Measuring Tools and Equipment

Joining Techniques

Finishing Techniques

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAM)

Rapid Prototyping Technologies

User-Centered Design

Anthropometrics and Ergonomics

Form and Function

Design Theory and Historical Movements

Mass Production Impacts

High-Technology Production

Global Marketplace Effects

Safe Use of Tools and Machinery

Risk Assessment Procedures

Production Methods

Quality Control Systems

Modern Manufacturing Methods

Lean Manufacturing and JIT

Data Integration and Concurrent Manufacturing

Sustainable Material Selection

Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing

Packaging and Distribution Efficiency

Repair and Maintenance Strategies

End-of-Life Design Considerations

Consumer Rights Act

Sale of Goods Act

Health and Safety Regulations

COSHH Regulations

Marketing and Feasibility Studies

Cost Modelling and Budgeting

Intellectual Property Rights

Industry Standards

User-Centered Design Frameworks

Circular Economy Principles

Systems Thinking in Manufacturing

Critical Path Analysis

Scrum and Agile Methods

Six Sigma Strategies

Product Life Cycle Stages

Identifying Design Possibilities

Research and Investigation

Creating a Design Specification

Developing Design Ideas

Iterative Prototyping and Modelling

Final Design Solution

Making a Prototype

Evaluating Designs and Prototypes