Product in use: S H E uniform and Hippo Roller
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to reduce the environmental impact of a product during its use.
Key learning points
- Designers consider the environmental impact of a product in use.
- Design for supporting developing countries considers sustainable product use.
Keywords
Design decisions - a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem
Durability - ability of a product or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time
Modular design - a design approach where a product is made up of separate, interchangeable parts or modules
Design opportunity - a gap or a need, where a new or improved product would be beneficial
Common misconception
Considering a product's energy use is the only way to design a sustainable product.
There are many other ways to design a product to be sustainable when in use, including designing products to grow with users, be adjusted, modular, reused etc.
Teacher tip
Have a look around the school/home for products that 'grow' with the user as examples of sustainable products, such as adjustable chairs/products.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a design decision?
Q2.An economic system where products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste is known as ...
Q3.Transportation would usually fall into which stage of the circular economy?
Q4.What is one of the environmental benefits of using hydrogen fuel for distribution vehicles?
Q5.How can designers reduce carbon emissions during the distribution stage of the circular economy?
Q6.Trevor Baylis designed the wind up for communities without access to electricity and located manufacturing close to primary users.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the term to the definition.
Q2.Ellen MacArthur Foundation states that of a product's environmental impact is influenced by decisions made at the design stage.
Q3.Which of these products helps reduce waste during the product in use stage?
Q4.When in use, the S H E uniform is an example of ...
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