Fig. 5 shows a plastic food storage container with a snap-fit lid. The product is manufactured in large quantities using industrial processes. The choice of...
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Fig. 5 shows a plastic food storage container with a snap-fit lid. The product is manufactured in large quantities using industrial processes. The choice of material is important for the function and appearance of the product. The designer has considered the target market and the product's intended use.
All the bits are smooth. It can be fixed if it breaks.
A designer used ACCESS FM to evaluate this product before designing an improved version.
(a) State what the letters A, E, and F stand for in ACCESS FM. [3]
(b) Evaluate the container by stating one point about its Size and one point about its Material. [2]
[Total: 3 marks]
Answer Details
(a) The letters A, E, and F in ACCESS FM stand for:
- A - Aesthetics [1]: how the product looks, including its shape, colour, surface finish, and overall visual appeal.
- E - Environment [1]: the environmental impact of the product, including the materials used, manufacturing processes, packaging, and what happens to it at end of life (recycling, disposal).
- F - Function [1]: what the product does and how well it performs its intended purpose.
(b)
Size: The container should be a suitable size to fit inside a standard refrigerator shelf, and ideally it should stack with other containers of the same type to save storage space in the kitchen [1].
Material: Polypropylene (PP) is a suitable material because it is food-safe, lightweight, resistant to staining from food, and can withstand the temperatures involved in microwave heating without deforming [1]. It is also durable, easy to clean, and chemically resistant to acids and oils found in food.
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