This document summarizes an analysis of the complexity of various products based on factors like design, function, manufacturing, learnability, and usability. It analyzes over 20 everyday products like erasers, mugs, chalk, rulers, axes, belts, lamps, and headphones on a scale from more complex design and manufacturing to easier learnability and usability. The analysis considers each product's form, dimensions, materials, mechanisms, and how users interact with and learn to use the products.

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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