Design Mix
Three key elements of product design: **Function** (what it does), **Aesthetics** (how it looks), **Cost** (price to pro...
Real World
Dyson balances all three design mix elements: its vacuum cleaners are highly functional (strong suction), aesthetically distinctive (bold colours, transparent bin), yet cost more to produce — a trade-off that justifies premium pricing.
Exam Focus
Always discuss all three elements and explain the trade-offs between them rather than treating function, aesthetics, and cost in isolation.
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