People (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards

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People in new and emerging technologies
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Technology push

R&D creates products without existing consumer demand

Market pull

Consumer demand dictates product development

Technology push is ___ -driven

Innovation-driven

Market pull is ___ -driven

Demand-driven

Technology push example

iPad - Apple created demand consumers didn't know they needed

Market pull example

Digital cameras evolved by consumer demand for smaller size

Technology push characteristics

New materials, processes, advanced tech, lab innovation

% children working in future non-existent jobs

Two-thirds

Why job roles are changing

Increases in computer technology and AI

Modern work environment changes

Virtual offices, remote/home working, mobile communication

Skills needed for future work

Technological skills & ability to respond quickly to change

Employers' role in education

Help develop courses that provide students with right skills

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