Benchmarkt of a Blender
A school assignment for DPO. We had to choose an electric device, do research to other similar devices and make some improvement.
I choose to work with a blender.
Type: DOMO Elektro, DO435BL
Function: Blender or shaker to make milkshakes.
For who of where the product is been used: In the kitchen for personal use or for staf that works in shops, offices, etc. Environment with a residential character (hotel/motel rooms).
Comparison with other brands and types of blenders:
Material and weight (in table):
Lifecycle design:
Ecolizer of existing product:
Rules of thump
Design for Sustainability Rules of Thumb Here are some basic suggestions to take into account when brainstorming product improvement options. They can be used as a checklist or as a source of inspiration. These 'rules of thumb' are part of the “Design for Sustainability” manual online: http://www.d4s-de.org/
Good: - modern design,
- stands firmly on a flat surface,
- 2 types of bottles, adapted for use in the car,
- easy to clean,
- have a safety, you can not do much wrong,
- easy to disassemble, and replace parts,
- suitable for liquids, powder and soft ingredients.
Better: - use the same jars, with a screwdriver that is often used,
- cord storage option, if you temporarily do not use the product,
- press button 1 x, and do not press constantly when used,
- heat resistant so that you can also make hot drinks,
- add ice crusher function,
- on-off light,
- more different positions, for different drinks
- less noise.
2IPO, DPO, 2015
