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Supporting developing countries (Possible design Ideas (Storage. this can…
Supporting developing countries
Possible design Ideas
Storage
. this can be used in slums and highly populated areas as well as remote locations where dangerous animals/insects can nest within your clothes.
A lockable shelving unit
could ce used to protect important things within slum
this would allow security of clothes and items as slums have a high level of crime within them.
Photochromic pigments could be used on the surfaces of the product to identify a potential theif, however I doubt the police would have the resources for fingerprint testing.
A bag with mosquito nets inside protecting the inside
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It would also protect their clothes from harmful creatures as it is quite common in places like Australia and Indonesia to find spiders nested in your shoes.
I could also include a thermal lining which could keep food warm/cold so it doesn't go off
A more stylish but cost effective shelving unit
could be put in a more expensive type of house for people who are living on little money
I would like to include heavily knotted wood filled with plastic/acrylic as I like the look of these products
Farming Tools
, these product would be useful in farming communities such as Western China and Vietnam. They would benefit farmers who cannot afford to buy new tools when they break
A tool set with a universal handle
this would allow farmers to have a large set of tools but as they only need one handle it will reduce the space they take up within their shacks.
The universal handle would allow farmers to change either the head of the tool or the handle if it fails, costing less and increasing the products life span.
Using a material like the shape memory alloy would allow farmers to reshape their tools over an open fire which is accessible to almost every person.
A seed dispenser
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this could be a similar design to the water transportation barrel however it could spread seeds effectively and would remove strain from the farmers back and would allow farmers to sew their fields in a shorter time
which could be in a brief window that is needed to grow a full crop.
A durable, reusable soil tester
would be very effective in remote farming communities as it could test the acidity/alkalinity of the soil.
Without this farmers could lose whole batches of seeds - which are expensive - because the soil was the wrong PH.
Water cleansing (potable water)
, pertinent issue in developing countries such as India and Africa where water borne disease are common and very dangerous.
A handheld, portable filter
would greatly effect the number of cholera cases in developing countries.
I would design this product to be as durable as possible so the product life span would be increased
This would allow families to drink safe water without having to worry about potentially life threatening diseases.
A bowl shaped appliance
that fits above an open fire/stove allowing people to boil water.
which removes threatening micro-organisms. It could also double up as a pan for cooking food on
A container that has a magnified lid
to it could allow people to cleanse their water using only the sun
Thermochromic pigments could be used to allow the user to know when the water has reached the correct temperature and it is safe to drink.
I would have to research the effectiveness. Also this product could only be used in hotter countries like Africa where the sun can heat water effectively and safely.
Water transportation
, predominantly in countries like Africa where long treks are required each day to obtain water for a whole family.
a durable container/barrel
to carry water. I would make it roll-able which would increase the products utility.
This design has been made before so I will try and consider how to improve the current products.
Improving the stackability would mean that transport from factories to 3rd world countries would be more efficient as they currently take up a lot of space on the planes, improving this aspect would allow more items to be shipped so the whole operation is much cheaper and more effective.
I could also incorporate a self-healing polymer that would protect the product from small holes caused by the landscape :
This would be aimed at people living in areas where the nearest water source is a long trek away.
a trolley type carrier to transport larger quantities of water
removing the strain on the persons back and allowing them to carry more water, longer distances.
This would prevent them having to do several long distance trips in a row carrying minimal water.
Shape memory alloy such as Nitinol could be used within this product to allow the user to re-shape it if damage occurs
A universal backpack strap
that can fit onto any water container and is adjustable to fit different body shapes and sizes.
this would also increase the distance people can carry water for.
I would need to research the anthropometrics of the typical person that would carry water, and the typical type of water container used, for example a jerry can.
This is aimed at people who have to trek daily to reach water for them and their families.
Environment.
The storage is aimed at slums where crime is rife and people need to protect their precious belongings. Remote locations are also renowned for dangerous creatures so protecting clothes is an important aspect of their lives
I have also though about farming communities which are in need of tools
The water transportation is aimed for areas that have to walk long distances daily in order to get water for their families
Target market
I aimed my product at adults, however I have kept children who might use the products in mind, designing the proportions around children as well as adults.
Issues faced
poduct(manufacture)
I will need to use several different methods and materials in my product.
product issues
Durability and portability are issues the design may face and I will try and make the products as lightweight as possible