User talk:LisaCupcake

Analysis for the Black and Decker Rice Cooker

Online Manual: http://www.useandcaremanuals.com/pdf/RC866956.pdf

'''Place your name beside the ones you want to work on, if there's any left over we can figure something out. Theres 28 parts and 6 of us so if we do between 4-6 each we should be good. We also need to figure out about doing the powerpoint.'''

Section 1

1) The Product must be described and visualized in total and in detail, situating and naming its components--> Lisa

2)The Product's competitors and rivals must be analyzed, paying special attention to performance, price, presence, and how they are sold--> Lisa

3) The product's point of purchase (POP) environment must be analyzed including how the product is sold, the product's packaging, after sales service and product warranty --> Lisa

Section 2 I'll do most of this section -  Jeffrey.

1)The product's use, step by step, with mention of critical conditions and observations of the work performed

2) A study of possible errors in use, abuse and dangerous situations in use (Applicable safety standards and special safety features of the product must be discussed.)

3) The products technical performance and a study of repair and maintenance expectations

4) An ergonomic and anthropometric (human factors) study of the product

5)The physical principles underlying the product's function

6)The energy consumption of the product under various conditions

7)Any product consumables

8)An evaluation of the available accessories and their use

9)Storage of the product, including limitations--> Lisa

10)A study of any enviromental impact the product has during use

Section 3

1) The general imagery of domestic products as opposed to professional products

2) The general imagery or language of form in the area where the product is used (e.g workshop, kitched etc)

3)The formal language of the other objects in that enviornment

4)Any aesthetic code for products such as the one under investigation

5)What kind of shape is current and how did this shape evolve from previous versions of the product?

6)Which colours and colour-combination seem to be current in this product area? How did these colours evolve from previous models?

7)What other product areas have an influence on the imagery of the product in question?

8)What predictions can be made with regard to the further development of shapes and colours in this product area?

Section 4 I shotgun this section -Will —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.33.51.101 (talk) 05:52, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

1)The product's assembly from components and sub-assemblies

2)The ease of assembly and disassembly (not fasteners and joining techniques)

3)Materials used for the fabrication of the product's components

4)Production processes used for fabrication of components, illustrated with sketches of molds

5) Any standards which apply to manufacturing, e.g. CSA or UL

6) Any enviornmental impacts resulting from the products manufacture

7)Degree of adherence to sustainable design guidelines as discussed in class