A spectrum of products measured on the complexity in learnability, usability and manufactuing.

1. Industrial Design
Study
OF PRODUCTS IN CONTEXT OF THEIR COMPLEXITY
The Panton Chair | Verner Panton | Denmark

2. FACTORS OF COMPLEXITY CONSIDERED
Design
Function; Form; Aesthetics; Material Choice
Manufacturing
Production; Process; Resources
Learnability
Pre-requisite knowledge; Learning Curve
Usability
Ease; Error; Feedback; Satisfaction
Bar further right – Easier learnability or more efficient usability
More scope for design or more complex manufacturing – Bar further left
LEGEND

3. Eraser
Pink Pearl Eraser | Sanford | Illinois
Knead-able Eraser | Faber Castell | Germany
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Material|Dyes

4. Mug
El-Aich Yellow Mug | Unique and Unity |
Bristol
Form|Aesthetics Holding|Sipping
Spilling|Filling|Tactile Feedback
Material|Moulds
Mud Austrailia Mist Mug | Harrods | London

5. Napkin/Tissue Paper
Dimensions|Aesthetics
Wiping|
Material|Packaging
Handling

6. Chalk
Form|Dimensions Holding|Pressure
Dust|Multipurpose
Dyes
Karat Chalk Pastel| Steadtler | Germany

7. Rubber Bands
Dimensions Twisting|Tightening
Stretch-ability|Rebound|Multipurpose
Material

8. Ruler/Scales
Function|Visual Ergonomics Holding|Scale used
Tactile Feedback|Friction|Wear andTear
Material
Angle Ruler | Fisher Scientific
Anomaly Clear Plastic Ruler | Thomas Scienetific | New
Jersey

9. Grater
Form|Anthropometry| Form-new or existing|
Safety|Cleaning|Variety in grooves
Material|Process

10. Trash Can
Form|Aesthetics|Ergonomics|Mechanisms Mechanism used|Semantics
Range|Dirt attraction
Material|Moulds|Assembly
Strapats Pedal Bin | IKEA | Sweden

11. Vase
Form|Aesthetics|Abstract OneTime arrangement
Cleaning|Possibly feedback for specific designs
Mass production|Craftsmanship

12. Dust Pan
Innovation|Form|Ergonomics Holding|Brushing against the ground|Angle
Efficiency|Range for context of usage
Moulds|Material
Silver Dustpan & Brush | Harris

13. Medal
Form|Aesthetics|Emotion|Abstract Absent|
Material|Rigidity|Craftsmanship
Olympic 2016 Medals | Rio De Janeiro
Emotional attachment

14. Axe
Form|Dimensions|Joints Holding|Hitting|Personal style
Impact|Safety|Grip|Feedback
Method

15. Belt
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Black Leather Belt | Dnuxlou

16. Pillow
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Unoptimized
data

17. Brush
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Unoptimized
data

18. Sharpner
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Unoptimized
data

19. Faucet
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Unoptimized
data

20. Stapler
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Unoptimized
data

21. Briefcase/Bag
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes
Unoptimized
data

22. Power Socket
Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Dyes

23. Lock
Innovation|Form|Mechanism
Precision

24. Lamp/Chandelier
Form|Aesthetics|Abstract|Mechanism|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Moulds|Assembly

25. Drum Set
Form|Aesthetics|Dimensions Skill
Changing components|Response
Craftsmanship
PaiseDrum Set | Zildjian

26. Football Cleats/Studs
Form|Dimensions|Anthropometry
Cleaning|Friction
Material
Adult Football Cleats | Under Armour | USA

27. USB Flash Drive
Form|Dimensions Holding|Plugging
Portability|Feedback
USB Flash Drive | Victoria Knox | Swiss Military

28. Earphones/
Headphones
Innovation|Form|Dimensions Holding|Rubbing
Cleaning|Waste|Friction
Precision|Moulds|Dyes

29. Mountain Bikes
Innovation|Form|Dimensions Handling|Balance|Tricks
Efficiency|Usage|
Material|Precision

30. MRI Machine

31. Robots

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