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(c) A product should be cheap and easy to produce.

(d) Functionality is less important than appearance.
8. Which product is an example of Indian innovation mentioned in the chapter?
(a) Jaipur Foot (b) Tesla Model S
(c) Apple iPhone (d) Vespa Scooter

9. Which of the following best describes “biomimicry”?
(a) Using natural materials in product design.
(b) Designing products that look like animals.

(c) Learning from nature’s solutions to create efficient designs.
(d) Creating products with minimal environmental impact.
10. Which design element helps ensure that different parts of a product are in harmony and visually balanced?

(a) Shape (b) Proportion
(c) Texture (d) Material

II. Fill in the blanks.
1. The primary goal of product design is to solve efficiently while meeting user needs.
2. The design principle “ follows function” suggests that a product’s appearance should be dictated
by its intended use.
3. A product’s affects its durability, usability, and cost, making it an essential choice in design.

4. Biomimicry is a design approach that takes inspiration from to solve human problems.
5. The use of bright colours in children’s products is often to their attention.

6. Texture refers to the quality of a product, affecting how it feels to the user.
7. An example of biomimicry is the bullet train, which was inspired by the of the kingfisher bird.
8. helps create products that are attractive and functional by balancing form and usability.
9. The principle of a circular economy encourages , recycling, and reusing materials.

10. A product that looks beautiful but is not will fail to meet user needs.

III. State True or False.
1. Proportion is irrelevant to comfort in product design.
2. Biomimicry does not consider the sustainability of a design.
3. The choice of material in product design impacts the durability and appearance of the product.

4. Using sustainable materials in design aligns with the principles of a linear economy.
5. The colour of a product has no effect on user perception or brand identity.

IV. Short answer type questions.
1. How might a product designer decide whether to prioritize form over function or vice versa? Provide an
example to support your answer.
2. Evaluate the impact of using biomimicry in product design on environmental sustainability.

3. How does the concept of a “circular economy” challenge traditional product design principles?
4. What is the primary goal of product design?

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