Lab+2

1. Under each of the six categories, shelter, health, water, education, energy and transport, choose one project which interests you. For each category, describe how it is designed to alleviate poverty for the project's stakeholders.

Shelter – Global Village Shelter This low-cost temporary emergency shelter is made from biodegradable laminated material. Its triple wall-laminated corrugated cardboard design is fire and water resistant, thus can last up to eighteen months. Its easy usage and installation can provide immediate stability and safety for the affected person/family in disaster situations.

Health – PermaNet The design of this mosquito net provides long-lasting effects as the insecticide is always on the surface of the net. It is effective for up to four years, even after multiple washes. This net is designed to prevent infectious diseases such as Malaria; originate from malarial mosquitoes. This design is to aid in economic growth in countries affected by malaria.

Water – Water Storage System This low-cost, non-evaporative design makes water available during India’s long dry season. It provides water for irrigation and drinking during the dry season when there is a water shortage. This system works by capturing and storing monsoon rainwater in a 10,000-liter plastic storage bag of which is enclosed in a hand-dug pit.

Education – One Laptop per Child This is a $100 laptop designed for children to learn in developing countries. It is purchased and distributed to schools by the country governments such as Nigeria, Argentina etc. It is about the size of a small textbook with built-in wireless and a screen that is readable under direct sunlight. This is a low-cost, low-power, and connected laptop. Becoming connected to both each other and to the world leads to a brighter future.

Energy – Kenya Ceramic Jiko This portable charcoal stove can reduce fuel consumption by 30-50%. This not only saves consumer money, but also reduces toxic gas and particulate matter; users’ overall health is improved.

Transport – Q Drum This durable container can hold seventy-five liters of clean water and enables the user to roll it easily to and from a reliable source of clean water. Access to clean water is crucial as it can reduce water-borne diseases. The action of rolling the water in this container lessens the burden of the user because carrying or lifting water requires more energy.

2. How does stakeholder analysis enable sustainable and socially responsible design?

Stakeholder analysis enables sustainable and socially responsible design by fully understanding the needs of its users. This would include identifying the current problems and finding the most efficient solution; economically and environmentally friendly. Good design calls for improvement in human basic needs.

3. List five characteristics of socially responsible product design.

- User-friendly - Cost efficient - Accessible - Environmentally friendly - Sustainable