Task - Your task is to design a cushion.

In order to be successful you will need to carry out the following processes:

Researching e.g.

Cushions on the current marketFunction of Cushions

Understanding pattern development

Makingfolded cushion coverzip cushion cover

Evaluating

Designing e.g.Decorative techniquesDesign spec.Initial ideas

Developing final ideasPresentation of ideas.

Steps to think about when designing and producing a cushion :(usually known as the design process)

Things to think about:

Cushions

Fabric?Plant - Cotton/linen

Animal - Leather/Suede/Silk/WoolMan made- Nylon/Leatherette/PVC

Style?How is it going to look?

Function?What it’s intended use?

Where is this cushion going to be placed?

What age group it’s aimed at?Teenagers/adults/children

Decorative techniques?Embroidery/cutback/

Lasered/freehand embroidery

Quality control?How well made is the product?

Interior trends?

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Research methods.You can research information that will help you design your cushion in a number of ways. This could be done using either primary and

secondary research.

What is the difference between primary and secondary research?

Primary research is when you find out the information needed.

Secondary research is research somebody else has carried out or found the information that you can then use.