Original PromptThis can become a two-lesson mini-sequence where Lesson 1 focuses on product analysis, stakeholders and SWOT, and Lesson 2 focuses on data, reverse engineering and comparative evaluation.[2]
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## Lesson 1 – Purpose, Stakeholders and SWOT (70–80 min)
**Learning focus:**
- Explain the purpose of product analysis in design development.
- Identify stakeholders and their needs.
- Conduct a structured SWOT analysis on a real product.[2]
**1. Hook and intentions (10 min)**
- Show two cont...
This teacher guide outlines a comprehensive lesson on product analysis, focusing on methods such as SWOT analyses and stakeholder considerations to enhance design development. The lesson, designed for 60-80 minutes, includes required materials like sample products for inspection and SWOT templates. Students learn to evaluate products through comparison by analyzing factors such as function, performance, usability, features, and materials. Activities include group discussions, stakeholder mapping, a SWOT carousel, and competitive analysis, aimed at fostering collaborative critical thinking and evidence-based design recommendations. The lesson emphasizes user needs, the importance of data in assessments, and how insights from product analysis can inform future design projects.