Social, moral and ethical Flashcards
Explain the term “inclusive design
Design that is accessible to people with specific needs that are often overlooked or disregarded.
Challenge: lack of radio batteries in parts of Africa
Response: wind up radios designed by Trevor Bayliss
Challenge: danger and expense of kerosene for lamps in Kenya
Response: Gravity light LED lighting by the GravityLight foundation
Challenge: poverty in developing countries
Response: Open design solutions designed by Practical Action
Challenge: advanced safe surgery
Response: The da Vinci robotic surgery system by Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Challenge: improved prostheses
Response: Advanced composites, motors and control systems by Touch Bionics Ltd.
Challenge: repairing skull injuries
Response: 3D printed polymer implants by the NHS
Need: food preparation
Response: solar cookies by UNHCR
Need: clean water
Response: Water distillation technology by SunDwater company
Need: clothes
Response: Adiff multipurpose clothing/shelters by Angela Luna
Need: housing
Response: flat pack housing by ikea
Need: medical care
Response: adapted shipping containers
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade organisation negotiates fair prices for products to encourage sustainable development and adequate salary for labour
What are the four stages of a product life cycle
Introduction (product is launched)
Evolution (adverts help product sales)
Maturity (peak sales, last as long as possible)
Decline (product is outdated and out of fashion, and eventually either withdrawn or updated)
Explain the phrase demand pull
demand pull is when consumers want a specific item or feature and so they pull the market the way they want
