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Intended areas of research (Customer (Age?, Gender?, Specific needs?,…
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Elderly may have deteriorating mental health so design should be obvious to operate not be needlessly complex
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It is important for the design to be as efficient as possible as the user is likely to have only a small space in which to put it
The design must be made incredibly durable as it would be a life long investment for the target market
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User is weaker and more fragile than an average person so safety considerations such as these are even more important than usual
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Important to help protect the environment both for the sake of protecting the world and to help customer relations as they are more likely to buy an environmentally friendly product as people become more conscious of such issues as global warming
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target market is either for commercial care homes or for the elderly population, both of which have very limited funds. This means that cost saving measures should be taken where possible
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The dimensions of the product and its environment is of particular importance as the designs uniqueness will come from its ease of use for the user so it needs to be comfortable to use
Once a design has been identified these groups of materials are the most likely to provide materials for the majority of the design
When comparing and deciding on specific materials these are the key aspects of the material I need to look at to find the most suitable soloution
If a specific property is needed from a material that is not already known to me,special consideration and research will need to be taken to find a suitable material
A customer profile and interview is needed to answer these questions, this will give a clearer indication of the needs of the user and how to for fill them
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The targets users preferences must be taken into account when creating the design as their is no point creating a brilliant product that no one will want in their house
As well as aesthetic value the finishes should also provide protection and increase the designs durability
The design should be smooth to the touch and the user should not be at risk of getting cut/splinters/carpet burn etc.