Ergonomics (Product description and Idea Trigger)

i)

This is a peach coloured orange slicer. There is a ringed shaped object at the top of the slicer which allows the user to put his fingers through and grip the product more tightly.This provides the user with comfort and ease of use. There is an arc below the ring and there is a pointed triangular shaped object below the arc. So, the user will grip the ring and use the pointed triangular shaped object to cut the orange's skin. The triangular object and the whole orange slicer is made of plastic and not other sharper materials which is safe to use as it lessens injuries by being cut by the sharp part. This also speed up the process of cutting the orange as compared to using a knife as its shape allows the user to cut the orange in a fast and desired way. Overall, this object is ergonomic as it provides the user with safety, ease of use, comfort, productivity.

ii)

Is it safe to use? Will the user cut himself if the triangular shaped object is too sharp?

Is the triangular part sharp enough to penetrate the orange's skin?

Is the triangular part long enough to penetrate through the orange's skin at the riht depth?

Is it easy to cut with the product? Is the cutting smooth?

Is the ring too big or small for the user's finger to pass through?

Is the materials used expensive? Is it long lasting?

Is the material used safe for allergy sufferers?

Is the colour used appropriate for the user? (Not too bright etc.)

Is the design attractive?

Is the weight of the product appropriate?

Is the product environmentally friendly?

Is this product elderly friendly/ child safe?

iii)

Yes. The elderly may cut himself/herself as the triangular part is quite sharp. The elderly may not have enough strength to let the triangular part penetrate the orange's skin. The elderly's fingers might not fit through the ring. The elderly might not know which direction to pull the slicer to cut the orange's skin as the triangular part is pointed to a certain direction that requires the user to slice the orange in a particular manner.

iv) There is a collapsible or expandable plastic part for different finger sizes so peoples with bigger fingers will expand the plastic part while peoples with smaller fingers will collapse the plastic part to adjust the size of the ring to suit his needs.

There is also a clip to store the plastic part when it is not in used, or collapsed.

At the triangular part which it is very sharp, there is a spring next to the triangular part, connected to a movable plastic circle. There is a hole in the circle for the triangular part to come out if the spring was compressed when the person was slicing the orange. If the person accidentally slipped, the spring will expand and make sure that the person does not get injured by the triangular part. The spring is also anti-rust, and will last for a long time.

-Christopher Nah