water filter - to help decontaminate water so that it is safe for people to drink

target audience

cost

material choice

safety

usability

durability

environmental

function

aesthetics

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people in ethiopia that don't have access to clean water

needs to practical

non fragile, strong

simple, not hard to use

sustainable, able to last for a long time so that it can be useful for many people

protects against odors, improving the taste

make the water clean enough to drink

protect against bacteria

to be able to hold 1 liter of water

protect against parasites

protect against microplastics

protect against chlorine

protect against, dirt , sand, mud

a 1l water bottle

has a life straw connected to the drinking hole

lifestraw which filters water as you suck in the water into the straw

thermoplastic

rubber

activated carbon filter

membrane microfilter

safe against extreme heat, and dishwasher

activated carbon filter lasts up to 100 l of water usage

long lasting membrane filter lasts up to 4000 l of water

silicon mouthpeice

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inexpensive

ethiopeans make 1.25 dollars a day on average

include and indication for when filter does not work

sustainable yet cheap materials