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C. Design in context

IB Design Technology C. Design in Context

A1.1 Ergonomics

A2.1 User-centred research methods

A2.2 Prototyping techniques

A3.1 Material classification and properties

A3.2 Introduction to structural systems (HL only)

A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only)

A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only)

A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only)

B1.1 User-centred design

B2.1 The design process

B2.2 Modelling and prototyping

B3.1 Material selection

B3.2 Structural systems application and selection (HL only)

B3.3 Mechanical systems application and selection (HL only)

B3.4 Electronic systems application and selection (HL only)

B4.1 Production systems (HL only)

C1.1 Responsibility of the designer

C1.2 Inclusive design

C1.3 Beyond usability (HL only)

C2.1 Design for sustainability

C2.2 Design for a circular economy

C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation

C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)

C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)

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C1.1.1 Ethical and sustainable responsibility

C1.1.2 Responsibility for product safety

C1.1.3 Product obsolescence

C1.2.1 Inclusive design

C1.2.2 Design beyond the average

C1.2.3 Design for extremes

C1.3.1 Four-pleasure framework

C1.3.2 Attract/converse/transact (ACT) model

C2.1.1 Design for sustainability

C2.1.2 Datchefski’s principles

C2.1.3 The triple bottom line (TBL)

C2.2.1 Linear vs circular economy

C2.2.2 Designing for a circular economy

C2.2.3 Incorporating biodegradable materials

C2.2.4 Recovery and restoration

C2.2.5 Renewable energy

C3.1.1 Purpose of product analysis

C3.1.2 Stakeholder testing and feedback

C3.1.3 SWOT analysis

C3.1.4 Data-driven evaluation of product performance

C3.1.5 Identifying weaknesses and constructive discontent

C3.2.1 Life-cycle analysis (LCA)

C3.2.2 Cradle-to-grave environmental impact

C4.1.1 Design for manufacture (DfM)

C4.1.2 Design for process

C4.1.3 Design for assembly

C4.1.4 Design for disassembly

C4.1.5 Environmental impact of DfM strategies

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