QCE DesignPractice Examination 1

This paper covers

• Human-centred design (Unit 3) — empathy, universal/inclusive design principles, divergent thinking strategies, design criteria, ideation sketching
• Sustainable design (Unit 4) — redesign of existing products, life cycle thinking, circular economy frameworks, sustainability criteria, trade-off analysis
• Adaptive footwear for elderly aged-care users — biomechanical needs, cognitive and physical decline, falls prevention, ease of donning/doffing, pressure management
• Devising — fluency, flexibility, originality of divergent ideas in response to a specific design brief
• Evaluating and Proposing — applying design criteria, identifying strengths and limitations, addressing sustainability implications, reasoned proposal justification
• Representing and Communicating — schematic and ideation sketching conventions, annotation, view types, line weights, design language

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.