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Learning from existing products: OCR GCSE Design and Technology questions

Every OCR GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 2.1 Learning from existing products, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(e)

    June 2025 · Principles of Design and Technology

    8 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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  2. Q4(a)(iii)

    June 2024 · Principles of Design and Technology

    2 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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  3. Q6(a)

    June 2024 · Principles of Design and Technology

    4 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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  4. Q6(b)

    June 2024 · Principles of Design and Technology

    8 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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  5. Q6(a)

    June 2023 · Principles of Design and Technology

    4 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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  6. Q6(a)

    June 2022 · Principles of Design and Technology

    4 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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  7. Q6(b)

    November 2021 · Principles of Design and Technology

    8 marks2.1 Learning from existing products
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All 7 questions on Learning from existing products, as a list
  1. June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(e) (8 marks): A pair of sunglasses and its case are shown below. Sunglasses Case with zip fastening Photochromic Frame lenses Carabiner clip (e)* The designer of the sunglass
  2. June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a)(iii) (2 marks): State two reasons why manufacturers such as Apple® upgrade and update products. 1 2 [2]
  3. June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(a) (4 marks): Your chosen product has been described as a design classic (iconic product). Explain two reasons why your chosen product is a design classic (iconic product). 1
  4. June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(b) (8 marks): (b)* The aesthetics of a product are important. Explain how the aesthetics of your chosen product and other iconic products you are familiar with have influence
  5. June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(a) (4 marks): The marketing of products is important to ensure commercial success. Describe two methods that could be used when marketing your chosen product to consumers. 1
  6. June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(a) (4 marks): Branding is important in a retail environment. Explain two reasons why companies choose to brand products. 1 2 [4]
  7. November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(b) (8 marks): You should use the same product you chose for Question 5 to answer this question. (b)* ‘Form follows function’ is a principle often used to describe when the ae

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