Product Design: Why Materials Matter

Synopsis

Follows a company’s progress in making the choice of material to suit a particular design, using as a case study a company that makes cellular telephones. The key design problem is to package the electronics in a small, attractive, lightweight, heat-resistant casing that can screen out outside electrical interference and meet international regulations. Looks at how the firm considers several options, settling on magnesium.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 21 min.

Year of production

1989

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £120.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Optional support literature.

Subjects

Business studies; Design

Keywords

product design

Production Company

Name

TV Choice Ltd

Distributor

Name

TV Choice Ltd

Email

tvchoiceuk@aol.com

Web

http://www.tvchoice.uk.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8464 7402

Fax

020 8464 7845

Address

PO Box 597
Bromley
Kent
BR2 0YB

Notes

Producer and distributor of over 100 educational videos and DVDs, most with support materials, designed for use in UK schools, colleges and universities. Wide coverage across the curriculum, but particularly strong in the areas of business/management, ICT, geography, DT/manufacturing, history, English/media studies, PSHE, and leisure/tourism.