cct333lab2


 * __Lab 2: "Design for the Other 90%"__**

"Global Village Shelter" These shelters can withstand up to 18 months of daily wear. They can help alleviate poverty because of how simple they are to deploy even in the most unfriendly terrain. Victims of natural disasters and war who have lost their homes will have a temporary place to keep their lives moving forward, even if very slowly. Another positive feature is the cost; because of this, many more can be deployed without governments or agencies having to worry about spending too much to help only a small amount of people. Lastly, they are biodegradable so they're not harmful to the environment once disposed of. "Solar Aid" This project was made for the hearing-impaired. According to Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, 80% of the world's hearing impaired population live in developing countries. Godisa Technologies' idea was to make a hearing aid that recharges its battery, the most expensive component, through solar power. This allows for an affordable to obtain and affordable to maintain product perfect for use in said developing countries. The technology is such a great idea it's even been successful in the USA and various areas of Europe. "Ceramic Water Filter" The beauty of this project lies in its simplicity. The idea behind it was for a cost-effective way to keep water supplies drinkable for humans in poor or poverty-stricken areas. The original creator, Dr. Fernando Mazareigos managed to maintain the cost and efficiency of ceramic water filters but also greatly improved the anti-bacteriological properties normally not provided with ceramics. Thanks to this, there are much fewer cases of diarrhoea or 'sick days' taken due to illness. Also, medical expenses for the users are reduced because they don't get sick as often. This product was designed with West Africa in mind, where 75% of the adult population is unable to read. Instead of spending lots of money on physical books, it's instead possible to get this which also has the benefit of being readable at night. It's designed to be durable and easy to maintain so minimal upkeep is required to keep it functioning. Batteries are not an issue here thanks to solar power as well. According to Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, this product has helped over 3,000 adults to become literate in Mali alone, improving quality of life. "Starsight" This is a system that also integrates solar power for cost-effective energy. Street lights can be charged by the sun during the day and used at night to light the roads. Furthermore, this technology also gives access to the World Wide Web in similar ways, allowing developing countries to communicate with the rest of the world for minimal to no cost and even push local economies forward and away from poverty. These have also been used as emergency alternative communication systems in times of power outages. "Worldbike Prototype" This was designed for areas with heavy bicycle traffic such as China and India. They're a safer alternative to the average bike, with a higher carrying capacity and more room for passengers. While trying to maintain a low weight, these bikes provide a lot more room and comfort and thus safety for the stakeholders.
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 * SHELTER:**
 * HEALTH:**
 * WATER:**
 * EDUCATION:**
 * "**Kinkajou Microfilm Projector and Portable Library"
 * ENERGY:**
 * TRANSPORT:**

Stakeholder analysis is the key to the design of any product. Contrary to popular belief, especially with cases like these where the stakeholders are people below the poverty line, you can't tell them what they want; you have to listen to what they want first, and then design around that. This way, needless things aren't implemented and costs don't stray from the budget allotted. Further to stakeholder analysis should be gathering feedback data: what needs to be changed, removed or added to better satisfy the customer.
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· Accessible · Environmentally friendly · Affordable · Efficient · Durable
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