Define ACCESS FM

ACCESS FM is the things that designers should think about when they design the product. It helps them to maker clear the detail and direction of products.

ACCESS FM is the method for the designers to analyze their product, it helps them the more understand their target customers, market and the detail of their product.

AESTHETICS--The outlook of products is very important. Having an attractive outlook for products and weel packaging.

MANUFACTURING--The process of producing an item is a necessary part for the designer to think about. Thinking about the technique, material, joint.

MATERIAL--Material is a key thing for a product. It gives the item a different outlook, function and price. Moreover, it also influences the awareness of the customer.

FUNCTION--What this product make for? What the solution it will solve? The function is the main question that the designer should think about, and then they can target the function to design a product.

COST--Cost affects the customer. What price the customer will buy it? What cost the producer can make money? What price the product worth it?

SIZE/SHAPE-- The size and shape relates to the ergonomics and anthropometrics. It is about a human's body and action. How's the shape of items should be to make people easy to use. Moreover, the environment and function influence the size.

CLIENT/CUSTOMER--Who is the product's customer? It relates to the function, What the target user needs? What they interest should be included in the question.

ENVIRONMENT--Is it outdoor or indoor? Is it in the public place or private place? Should be thinking about. For different places should have different features.

SAFETY--The safety guarantee user's security. Make sure the safety can protect people will not get hurt when they use this product. If there is any action should be avoided, it should be put on the item or package to the aware user.