Derek talks about designing exhibits
(cont from last tape)
00:00:00:00
Derek sits at table MLS. Derek is talking to Bella. The sound is very low. Derek asks us to stop the camera.
00:01:30:14
Bella: 'Do you have an image of a particular kind of user? Derek: 'I have to decide if it is suitable for wheel chair users or smaller children. You also have to think about finger traps.'
00:02:42:01
Bella: 'Who is it that decides what form the leaver, handle or crank will be?' Derek: 'Usually we decide but it is down to Darren in the end. You are not going to let him see these tapes?'
00:03:48:18
Bella: 'How do you decide what type of button or lever to use?' Derek uses the submarine as an example. He wanted to use a rotary motion put was overruled. He thought the rotary device would make the exhibit last longer [i.e. more durable]. He talks about wear factor.
00:06:01:01
Bella: 'Is there a lot of to and throw?' Derek: 'The brief is obscure. A quick chat and single line sketch.'
00:06:44:08
Bella: 'Is that different from your previous experience?' Derek: 'Yes we had specifications and you knew exactly what was required, down to number, materials, contacts. Derek talks about past experience with ford, jaguar and MOD.'
00:08:38:11
Bella: 'Do you have a greater sense of creativity here?' Derek: 'It makes you job a little more interesting. But there are still a limited number of materials.' Derek talks about materials. Usually it comes down to the same engineering principles.