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Idea Generation and Development
Quick questions on Generating initial ideas: N(A)-Level Design and Technology
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What are techniques for generating ideas?Show answer
A few simple techniques get ideas flowing:
What is no annotation?Show answer
Sketches without notes do not explain the idea and lose marks.
What is only one idea?Show answer
Developing the first idea straight away skips the comparison that finds the best solution.
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Name three techniques for generating initial ideas. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why annotation is added to idea sketches. [2 marks]
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A student draws four nearly identical bottle holders. Explain why this is not a good range and what to do. [3 marks]
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