Design and Technology GCSE
Aesthetic Purpose
What Aesthetic Purpose means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Aesthetic Purpose
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The role a finish plays in enhancing, altering, or improving the visual appearance and tactile feel of the timber.
A modification that improves the visual or tactile appeal of a product to make it more attractive to consumers.
Topics that use Aesthetic Purpose
- Papers and Boards: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to papers and boards for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Timbers: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to each natural and manufactured timber for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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