QCE DesignPractice Examination 2

This paper covers

• Human-centred design (Unit 3): empathy, stakeholder needs, universal/inclusive design principles, divergent thinking strategies, design criteria, schematic and ideation sketching
• Sustainable design (Unit 4): redesign for ecological, social and economic sustainability, life cycle thinking, circular economy frameworks, materials selection, trade-off analysis
• Reusable packaging system for a Brisbane-based independent cafe chain: context, brief, constraints, user groups, sustainability implications
• Design elements and principles applied to packaging: form, function, material honesty, ergonomics, visual communication
• QCAA Assessment Objectives 2, 4, 5 and 6: applying design knowledge, devising via divergent thinking, evaluating against criteria, representing and communicating design intent
• Cultural and ethical considerations in sustainable packaging design: Indigenous perspectives, community impact, waste reduction ethics
• Relevant Australian standards and regulation: packaging, food safety, single-use plastic bans in Queensland
• Historical and contemporary design precedents: refillable systems, modular packaging, biomimicry in packaging design

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.