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Contextual Task Analysis
Size
Is it to be operated by our hands or legs
Hands
Easier to carry around
Can fit in schoolbag or rucksack
Legs
Larger than hand size
If it is too large, it must become collapsible
May be harder to carry
Has to be portable
Hand sized
Fits in pocket
May need to be collapsible into a smaller form
Function
Vibration
Vibration in involuntarily fires up muscle activity
An easy way to lose weight
Will attract customers
Squeeze
Hand action
Only requires one hand
Can multitask
Product does not need to be large
Less materials used
Pull
Requires two hands
User cannot multitask while using the product
Product can draw attention to user
Pedal
Requires two legs
User can easily multitask
Product may be large
Adjustable difficulty
Users can change how much stress they need to put on the object
Appearance/ Aesthetics
Expensive look
Increases price and sales
Attracts more customers
Should not distract the user
Simple design
Design Movement
Modernism
Streamlining
Scandinavian Modern
Minimalism
Materials and Durability
Acrylic
Looks aesthetically pleasing
Attracts customers
Easy to work with
Brittle
May break after continued usage
Lightweight
MDF
Cheap
Environmentally friendly
Sustainable
Easy to work with
Comes in large sheets
Pine
Natural look
Looks aesthetically pleasing
Attracts customers
Hard to work with
Plywood
Very strong
Available in sheets
Cost
Mass production
Cost of materials
Cheap yet effective
Affordable
Lean manufacturing
Any waste can be reused
Finish
Varnish
Glossy finish
Older varnishes may be poisonous
Oil
Gives a natural look
Acrylic does not need a finish
Wax
Environmental Considerations
Wood is recyclable
Burning wood releases a lot of carbon dioxide
Burning batteries may result in an explosion
Finishes on wood may be poisonous
Safety concerns
Wood may cause splinters
It has to be sanded
Rounded corners
Should not hurt after prolonged usage
Ergonomics/ Anthropometrics
Is it to be operated by our hands or legs
Hands
Hand sized
Smooth
Legs
Must be size of feet
Fits and curves to the whole foot
Which functions should I use?
Will the size depend on the target group?
Should it be operated using our hands or legs?
What size is no longer considered portable?
Should the material be strong?
Should the material be lightweight?
Does the material harm the environment?
Is the material limited?