Culture (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Culture definition
Culture definition
Shared beliefs, customs & practices of specific groups
Fashion definition
Fashion definition
Dominant style that characterises a particular time period
Industries fashion influences (examples)
Industries fashion influences (examples)
Clothing, makeup, furniture, home décor
Product Data Management system
Product Data Management system
Computerised system storing product design & manufacturing info
Trends definition
Trends definition
Broader directions of development towards new approaches
Fashion vs Trends difference
Fashion vs Trends difference
Fashion=specific dominant styles; Trends=general direction of development
Lead times
Lead times
Period between starting design & delivering finished product
Cosmetic trends timeframe
Cosmetic trends timeframe
1-2 years
Clothing trends timeframe
Clothing trends timeframe
2-3 years
Home design trends timeframe
Home design trends timeframe
5-7 years
Why cultural awareness matters
Why cultural awareness matters
Ensures products don't offend & align with market values
First stage of trend adoption
First stage of trend adoption
Trend creators - develop new ideas and concepts
Digital tech impact on fashion spread
Digital tech impact on fashion spread
What took years to spread globally now happens in weeks/days via social media
Factors influencing culture (name 4)
Factors influencing culture (name 4)
Ethnicity, education, religion, age, gender, race