Reflection- prototype

1. What are the difficulties that you have encountered during the process?

-One of the main difficulties is trying to piece the prototype together. Different parts need different materials, and sometimes it becomes hard to merge them together to form one piece.

2. How do you overcome the difficulties encountered?

-Seeking advice from Ms Seah is always one of the best solutions!

3. What are the 2 key takeaways for this lesson?

-I have learned what a prototype really is for.

-How to conduct survey....

Ergonomics (Product description and Idea Trigger)

Describe the product: It's oval. There are three different colours, they have holes in between them. It is used for clipping socks.

What are the design considerations when designing this product?

The size of the finger holes, the size of the holes that clip the socks together.

Would an elderly faced difficulty using this product? If yes, what are the difficulties that the elderly would face?

Yes, he or she might. It might be difficult for them to open up the hole to put in the socks.

What do you think can be done to improve on the design of the product to suit the elderly? (Sketch the improved design in your sketchbook and take a picture of it. Post the improved sketch at the end of your post.)

Ergonomics II

1. What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is a science concerned with ensuring an environment (particularly a work environment) is suited to the people who use it, taking account of individual and general human capabilities and limitations. Ergonomists give consideration to, among other things, the tasks being performed and their demands on workers, the equipment being used (e.g. size, shape and appropriateness) and the information used to support the task (e.g. presentation, accessibility, changeability).

2. What are the 5 aspects of Ergonomics?

-Safety

-Comfort

-Ease of use

-Productivity/performance

-Aesthetics

3. For each aspects of Ergonomics, explain with an example of a product that is designed for the elderly, how the product meet that particular aspect of Ergonomics.

Safety: Medicine bottles — print sizes could be enlarged so those with impaired vision (due to sinus problems, for example) can more easily read the label instructions. Ergonomics can discover the optimum font style, color and size to enhance readability using the limited space available on a medicine label.

Comfort: Alarm clock display — some displays are harshly bright, drawing one’s eye to the light or keeping one awake when surroundings are dark. Ergonomic principles could redesign this based on contrast principles and include automatic dimming functions in low-light environments (such as when a user has turned off the room lights to sleep).

Ease of use: Street Signs — in an unfamiliar area, it can be quite difficult to spot street signs. This could be addressed by using principles of visual detection to make street signs more visible.

Productivity/Performance: Furniture/equipment — the use of ergonomically designed office furniture and equipment (such as office chairs and computer input devices) can drastically reduce work-related injuries and employee absences.

Aesthetics: Signs in the workplace — signage could be made more aesthetic by using a consistent format throughout the workplace.

Ergonomics I

1. Compare the 2 different workplaces, state your observations.

One workplace is very crowded, whereas the other one is more comfortable.

2. Which workplace is preferred? State with reasons why one workplace is preferred over the other.

The workplace with the different gadgets are preferred because it makes the user more at ease. The chair is makes things easier to do. It has many functions, enabling the worker to do his work more efficiently.

3. What are the considerations that should be taken into account when designing a workplace that is suitable for the user?

The user's height, their weight. Everything should be taken into consideration. Still, the best would be enabling the user to toggle between functions.

4. Why do you think that Ergonomics is important when designing?

It helps the user to do work better. It also improves their health, their mental health too, not just their physical being.

Elderly Challenge - Observation 1,2,3

During the holidays, I went to the market with my grandma everyday. Firstly, as her grandchild I'm supposed to help her carry the groceries.....secondly it's for the ADMT homework.

Anyway, every weekday morning my uncle would drive my grandma and aunt to the market, where they would have breakfast. My dad would then drive me there after they have finished. Usually, my uncle and aunt would leave for their work, and my grandma would buy the vegetables and go home herself.

First up was her legs. She couldn't walk properly because she was getting old, and her legs get tired easily. It doesn't help when she has to carry heavy goods by herself. The market is slippery and most of the time I would have to hold her. I couldn't imagine what it would be like for her if no one were to help her.

Secondly, the plastic bags. Many a times I asked her to bring a trolley but she wouldn't, saying that it hinders her movement.

Lastly, getting off and on the bus. A lot of times the bus would stop quite far away from the ledge. She has to step down, and get up, which is quite tiring for her. Again, the heavy bags wouldn't do much help.

Just one trip takes so much out of her. She has to do this everyday. Not just for her, but for other elderly people too.

Personal Reflection (NEwater visit)

1. What are the 3 key takeaways from today’s visit?

I learned that Singapore has 4 national taps and that we would last even longer.

I learned about the process of the making of NEWater.

I learned about the importance of water.

2. Name 2 concepts that you have learnt today during the visit.

I'm not really sure how to answer this question.....

3. What is the 1 interesting thing that you have learnt today?

I never knew NEWater was safe enough to drink.

4. What are the things that you can do to help with water conservation in Singapore?

Use less water when showering.

Pictures- people

This is Lincoln being the kick taker while I'm the goalie!
This is Ms Seah saying no to pictures!!!
THIS is Lincoln acting cute!