Design Modification Question 3

Fig. 6.1. below shows shows a can opener. Consider how the product could be modified to better suit the elderly and especially those with more limited mobilty or weak grip.

Use sketches and notes to describe how you could design and modify a can opener to better suit the elderly; those with limited dexterity, mobility or weak grip.

Your answer should include:

Sketches and notes, including appropriate conventions and specialist vocabulary, to show how you propose to modify the product to be better.

Include an analysis of how the modification meets the needs of the listed users.

12 marks