PROJECT FOCUS
THE DESIGN -
Ensure that the design of the product enhances the material
These aims are guidelines which ensure that the
created. Using the properties to improve the product (for
project remains consistent and is focused on
example the material could be waterproof so used for outdoor
achieving the end goal of repurposing plastic waste
applications).
for a longer life. There are three key sections that are vital for this project to be successful, these are
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experimentation, the design and the story. Below
To create a product or a range that are suitable for Marks and Spencer’s.
are the key aims for each category.
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The design must be able to be manufactured by the process.
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Other materials can be used if they are repurposed or sustainable.
A I M S
13 A I M S
E X P ERIMEN TATION
TELLING THE STORY
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Explore ways to show that the material can have a value.
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To show how plastic waste can be used to recreate aesthetically
Develop a technique that can be controlled in order to produce a professional material.
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Ensure that the process produces a consistent output.
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The process must be a batch production process.
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The material that has been created should be tested to have a
pleasing products. -
Ensure that there is a visual element to help explain the process e.g. a diagram.
good understanding of the properties and boundaries. -
Creating a process that doesn’t create a great deal of waste
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Explore ways to promote the products.
