Fieldtrip

A couple thoughts on the field trip... 

I had never thought too much about product design before. It adds the element of function into an already complicated process of designing something. I understand what project H is about but i am not sure if it is as effective as it could be. She said some of the project designs would probably never even be manufactured, so it seems a little strange to pour time and money into them. I think she said the only one thats actually being used so far is the rolling water barrel. I think the adjustable eye glasses are a good idea. And i also think writing a book definitely helps her cause to market and promote both the project and the products. They need to come up with a way to test these products such as the water filter straw and get them approved so it is actually possible to mass manufacture and distribute the product. If the point is to empower and help people, I think its important the designs they work on have a possibility of actually making it out into the world. I also think it would help them to narrow their focus a little in regards to their products. Some seemed to not fit in well with the rest of the group or have a necessary function that isnt already being utilized by some other already produced product (like the toys). I think they should focus on products such as the water barrel and filters and eye glasses that could help people in third world countries that do not have very many resources. It might also be easier to market the products if they were a little more focused into one category.