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Revitalised/modernised product - Coggle Diagram
Revitalised/modernised product
Materials
3D Printer
Cheap to run
Accurate
Automated
Range of materials
ADS
PLA
Sustainable
Laser Cutter
Wood
Accurate
Plastic
Card
Automated
Cheap to run
Smart Materials
Shape Memory Alloy
Remembers its original shape
Alloy
Can be reshaped when cold
Returns to its pre-deformed shape when heated
Thermochromic
Temperature sensitive
Water can change its colour
Changes it's colour
Pigment/dye
Safely shows how hot something is
Prevents burning
Photochromic
Colour is reversible
Colour changes when exposed to natural/artificial light
Or with light intensity
Colourless/clear in dark/artificial light
Changes colour in sunlight
Modern Materials
Aluminium
Lightweight
Corrosion resistant
Electric and thermal conductivity
Ductile
Strong at low temperatures
Non magnetic
Titanium
High strength-to-weight ratio
Corrosion resistant
Metal Foam
Strong
Lightweight
Shock absorbant
Low density
Material Treatments
Metals
Galvanising
Zinc plating other metals to protect them from corrosion and rust
Electroplating
Can be used to improve surface quality and prevent corrosion
Paint
Protects against weathering and provides a nice finish
Modern styles/designs
Art Movements
Bauhaus
Bauhaus designs are simple but effective
Post Modernism
Post modernism designs focus on aesthetics over functionality.
Modern Colours
White
The colours white is used in many modern designs as it can come in many different shades and hues.
Chrome
Chrome is also used in modern designs as it gives off a metallic look.
Out of date/tired products
Why call a product out of date or tired?
The product could not be as efficient as possible or not be compatible with modern technologies.
Product Examples
MP3 Players
Record Player
You could reinvent the record player to be compatible with modern day wireless speakers
Safety
Shatter Resistant
The older generations may struggle cleaning up small shattered pieces on the floor.
Use a resilient and strong material
No sharp edges
Cost
>£50 as the customers would be living on their pension and may not have much money.
Customer
Age: 75+
People who would benefit from the help but can still look after themselves
Definitions
Revitalise
"To give new life to" or to reinvent something in a better way
Modernise
Change it by replacing old equipment or methods with new ones