Ergonomics (Product description and Idea Trigger)

i) Describe the product. (Appearance, Color, Function, etc)
The product has a clump of silver-coloured strings (that are curled like springs) on the end of it. It has a blue handle and body. It is used to scrub things such as dirty dishes.

ii) What are the design considerations when designing this product?
- Is it safe?
- How can it help people? (Is it useful?)
- Is the material water-proof?

iii) Would an elderly faced difficulty using this product? If yes, what are the difficulties that the elderly would face?
There would not be a lot of difficulty faced by the elderly. The clump of silver-coloured strings is circular in shape which makes washing dishes easier (scrub in circular motion), also, the handle is long so that the elderly can use less effort if they hold it at the end. One difficulty they may face (although unlikely) is when the product "flies" out of their hand because they do not have enough strength to hold dishes and the product at the same time.

iv) What do you think can be done to improve on the design of the product to suit the elderly? (Sketch the improved design in your sketchbook and take a picture of it. Post the improved sketch at the end of your post.)















I think we can add an elastic band on the handle of the product. The band can be adjusted (movable) to a comfortable length for the elderly. The band can help to fasten the elderly's hand while holding onto the product.