Designing a product that can be repaired
Repair starts in the design brief. Ask which parts are likely to wear, whether they can be reached without damaging the whole object, what tools a repairer would need and whether a compatible replacement can be sourced. Consider fasteners, material combinations, access, cleaning and instructions alongside appearance and cost.
For your project, make a simple service diagram or disassembly model. Show where you can remove a component and what you need to check before you put it back. A concept sketch does not prove that parts will be available or that you can repair the product safely; check your assumptions with users and technicians.
The University of Nairobi’s Product/Industrial Design description emphasizes the relationship between products and users. Explore KENCID’s Product Design and Furniture Production courses for related product and making interests.
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