Why Design Something New?

Question 1

What are 4 reasons to invent new products?

Answer 1

Unhappy with what is currently available

Want to make money

Want to help others

Interested in technology

Question 2

How does being dissatisfied with current products leads to the generation of new inventions?

Give an example

Answer 2

Existing product is unsatisfactory

Design an improved solution

E.g. Wheel barrow - ball barrow

CONSTRUCTIVE DISCONTENT

Question 3

How does wanting to make money result in invention of new designs?

Answer 3

Create disposable products that create a constant demand

E.g. Disposable razors

Question 4

How does wanting to help others result in the invention of new designs?

Give an example

Answer 4

Want to make the world abetted place
Identify a way to improve current situations and improve people’s quality of life

E.g. Make a wind up radio
Manufacture it using disabled people
Distribute the product for free

Question 5

How does exploring technology lead to the invention of new designs?

Answer 5

Experiment wi new scientific techniques

Apply the discoveries to consumer goods
E.g. Laser in DVD players and in barcode scanners