Instructions
Due date:
Allocated Marks: Max. 5 marks
Format and submission: WORD (max 4 pages)
Objective:
To design a product that meets the standards of (1) mass customization (delayed differentiation OR modular design), (2) design for manufacturability, and (3) design for sustainability.
Think of a product that can be customized, manufactured easily, and sustainably designed. Examples of products could be a phone case, electric vehicle battery, a lamp, coffee maker, sneakers, watch, backpack, sunglasses, washing machine, chocolate bar, hair dryer, headphones, baby stroller, microwave, chair, …, etc.
Your assignment must report the following
Part 1: Product Name and illustration (sketching or drawing)
Part 2: Product design specifications: product dimensions, materials, manufacturing process, functionality (how it works), customization options and sustainability features, and estimated cost of production per unit.
Part 3: Demonstrating how the product fits the three criteria of
How does theproduct fits Delayed differentiation OR modular design
Design formanufacturability: number of parts, processes needed, skills required, etc.
Design forsustainability: by showing the environmental impact of the product (e.g.,carbon footprint, energy usage, and waste generated), recycling,remanufacturing, reusability, not toxicity, etc.