Analysis

Analysis

1. User needs

   • Range - How long the wire is.
   • Ergonomics - How well does it work for its purpose.
   • Fit - if it fits the users hand so there is no strain.
   • User friendly - if it is easy to use and understand.
   • Function - what does it do when you ... e.g. press a button.

2. Manufacturer needs

   • Parts - not many parts will make it easier for the manufacturer to make it.
   • Easy to assemble.
   • The materials that can be moulded easily or are mouldable.
   • Planned obsolescence - something designed to break.
   • Materials - if the materials you want are avaliable.
   • Potential market is large - e.g. long lasting.
   • Matches expertise and machinery - so the manufacturer is confident in making it and has the assets to make it without investing.

3. Social impact

   • Job creation - if any jobs are made.
   • Innovation - has this lead to making something new.
   • Cost - how much will it cost to buy it.
   • Harmful - will it harm or injure you in some way.
   • Reviews - what is your PR like, are there repeated sales.

4. Economics

   • Their rivals' prices.
   • Will the manufacturer need to invest.
   • Country of manufacture - e.g. labour costs.
   • Economies of scale.
   • The cost to make - will you make profit.
   • Market - who? e.g. consumers or wholesaler.
   • Standart parts.

5. Enviorment

   • Reuse -You can reuse it with no processing, no cost and no energy.
   • Recyclability
     • Remoulding is possible.
     • Pollution draw backs.
     • Easy to disasemble.
     • source?
     • Is it cost affective
     • Are all parts able to turn into something.
   • Scarce - if there is sufficient materials.