LAB+2

Choose a country on the map 'Design for the Other 90%' at[| **http://other90.cooperhewitt.org/**] and read through the description of the products designed for each country.
 * Tutorial #2 Wiki Questions:**

1. Which product interests you the most, and why? (200 words)

The Bamboo Treadle Pump in Africa interests me the most because of the innovative design, more specifically, the functions drawn from leg power over upper body strength and the bamboo materials. The treadle is used in countries that experience harsh drought seasons such as Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Myanmar, Cambodia and. Zambia. I find this design impressive because of the relatively cheap cost to produce and because of the walking motion necessary to power the treadle. The technology can be explained and learned in less than 5 minutes since the walking motion is an easy and essential skill known by majority of the populations. Moreover, the pumps are produced in medium to small local factories, cost little to manufacture, and help irrigate crops and provide drinking water for the towns.

2. Which category would interest you to research further for your group project, and why? (100 words)

I believe the health category interests me the most for my group project because it is part of the top three necessities in order to live. By coming up with innovative and effective designs for this category, developing nations will have better knowledge of health as well as well-being practices. This will teach them the fundamental living conditions and social practices that developed nations view as norms. As they become more aware of these practices, foreign as well as local production of services may be integrated easier into their living conditions and enhancing their overall quality of life. It will enable more people in the workforce and motivate generations to maintain a healthy standard for their country.