Assessing Design Solutions
Assessing Design Solutions
Design Solution
The Automatic hand sanitizer Vending machine is very
helpful in solving the problem since
Affordance By looking at a
product you know
how to use it
Paramete
Constraints The restrictions
available to limit
rs actions on a product
for
Assessing Mapping The outcome is synchronous
with the actions performed in
the product
Design y
design intent offer similar
outcomes for actions
Instruction on
how to use the
System
FEATURES ASSESED BY
PRINCIPLES
Detailed study
Affordance -
Good
The system features a visual representation on how to use and
users will not have any misconceptions of the product. Thus,
Instruction on the affordance is aided for users to operate on the system
how to use the
System Consistency -
Good
The design is similar to Water Vending Machine and the
hand wash taps that use sensor. The systems requires users
to place hand or cups beneath the outlet to receive the
output
Mapping – Not
Good
The product doesn’t have any feature that aides in product
mapping
Constraints – Good
The instruction limit actions on the system providing physical
contraints
LED lamp to indicate discharge
by green lamp and low level
warning by red lamp
Feedback -
Good
The LED Lamps are a good feedback system that helps in
understanding the outcome (discharge) and operating
environment (low on liquid)