QCE DesignPractice Examination 12

This paper covers

• Human-centred design (Unit 3) applied to assistive wayfinding for vision-impaired pedestrians in a CBD precinct
• Sustainable design (Unit 4) applied to redesigning existing wayfinding infrastructure for social, economic and ecological sustainability
• Assistive wayfinding technologies: tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI), auditory beacons, haptic wearables, BLE/GPS navigation, smartphone integration
• Divergent thinking strategies: SCAMPER, morphological analysis, lateral thinking, attribute listing applied to wayfinding design
• Universal and inclusive design principles applied to multi-sensory wayfinding systems
• Life cycle thinking and circular economy frameworks applied to wayfinding infrastructure materials and systems
• Relevant Australian standards: AS 1428.4.1, Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), AS 1742.12, Building Code of Australia
• Schematic and ideation sketching conventions: orthographic projection, isometric drawing, plan and elevation views, annotation, dimension lines
• Evaluation against design criteria including sustainability trade-offs, cost-benefit implications and stakeholder impacts
• Cultural and ethical considerations in assistive technology design for diverse CBD user groups including Indigenous and CALD communities

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.