4.1.2 Design for Process

Design for process considers how products are made using a specific manufacturing technique.

Design in Context

C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)

By the end of this topic, you should be able to...

outline the advantages of design for process and explain how a product could be designed using this strategy.

Guiding Question

How can the evolution of production systems transform the way products are designed and manufactured, and transform the efficient disposal of products?

Linking Questions

Why is a design for assembly strategy important when designing mechanical systems? (A3.3, B3.3)
When using a design for process strategy, what are the key considerations for identifying appropriate manufacturing techniques for the production of a product? (A4.1)
To what extent are DfM strategies compatible with the goals of user-centred design (UCD)? (B1.1)
What are the advantages of using a DfM strategy when engaging with the design process? (B2.1)
How do modelling and prototyping resolve design issues when using a DfM strategy? (B2.2)
To what extent does material selection influence the choice of a DfM strategy? (B3.1)
To what extent is the selection of production systems limited when using a DfM strategy? (B4.1)
To what extent is the design for disassembly strategy important when engaging with a design for a circular economy approach? (C2.2)
In what ways can the selection of a DfM strategy affect the outcome of a life-cycle analysis? (C3.2)