week 4- longevity-localization-DfB

Why is product longevity important for sustainability?

• It increases the need for resource-intensive materials

• It reduces the need for repeated resource extraction and waste generation.

• It increases the complexity of recycling.

What does designing for easy repair and maintenance involve?

• Creating products that require specialized training to repair

• Designing products that can be easily repaired and maintained

• Designing products that require minimal tools for repairs

How can modular products contribute to product longevity?

• They require specialized tools for assembly and disassembly

• They allow users to replace or upgrade parts instead of the whole product

• They complicate the repair process

What is the purpose of product personalization through strategies like half-way design?

• simplifying the manufacturing process by standardizing all components

• It increases the cost of the product

• It allows users to complete the final stages of design, creating emotional attachment

How can localisation be integrated into the design process for sustainability?

• By focusing exclusively on local aesthetics, potentially limiting the product’s market appeal to a broader audience

• By using locally available materials, production techniques, and post-use services

• By designing products specifically for local markets while ensuring they are scalable for mass production in international markets

What is one potential benefit of open source design for sustainability?

• It makes users to question mass produced products

• It enables users to customize, repair, and share designs

• It decreases production costs by requiring less materials

What is the primary aim of design for sustainable behaviour change?

• To sell more eco-friendly products

• To encourage consumers to adopt behaviors for sustainable lifestyles

• To create products that use fewer resources during production

Which of the following is NOT one of the key goals of behaviour change?

• Simplifying the use of products to encourage the desired behavior

• Ensuring users to have clear information about products

• Making it harder for people to perform an undesired behaviour.