GPS Product Design (Project 1)			Topic	Research Info & Context 2
				Lesson No.:		7-9 of 39
Learning Objectives:		(by the end of this lesson you should know / understand / be able to…)
Compare different product styles and discuss their merits
Analyse production constraints and decide how that would affect product design
Analyse the significance of the "Golden Section / Mean" - ratio 1 : 1.618 and "symmetry" in good product design
Review the use of various materials and construction methods
Determine the form of product you would prefer to design
Starter Activities:
Write the Homework in your diary
Get out last week's homework
List and/or thumbnail sketch as many different strategies used to rescue individuals from a wilderness situation. (15 minutes)
Homework:
Write a survey and ask family and friends to answer it in relation to the use of and potential popularity of such products - identify the target market
Due In:	next week