Design for Product Repairability
The primary objective of this work package is to develop comparable and repeatable assessment techniques for product design concerning repairability. The research focuses on four product groups: washing machines, vacuum cleaners, smartphones, and TVs. This section presents design guidelines for product repairability and its testing methodology. Additionally, this work package also provides design guidelines for product durability.
General Design methodology, guidelines, and testing procedures
Authors: Sagar Dangal et al.
Contact for organisation: sdangal@tudelft.nl
This report is a final outcome of the work on design for repair and durability in the EU horizon project PROMPT and has been developed from research conducted in this project. This report presents the design methodology, guidelines and testing procedures related to product reparability. This is based on research conducted on vacuum cleaners, washing machines, smart phones, and smart TV’s. However, the guidelines and the testing program are formulated more generically in anticipation of use for a wider range of electronic and electrical household products. This report is based on research conducted on vacuum cleaners, washing machines, smart phones, and smart TV’s. However, the guidelines presented here are formulated more generically in anticipation of use for a wider range of electronic and electrical household products.
Product specific design guidelines for physical durability, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair
Authors: Sagar Dangal et al.
Contact for organisation: sdangal@tudelft.nl
This report presents the research carried out on each products physical design characteristics that influence the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and physical robustness of electrical and electronic household products. The study was conducted through the analysis of repair data, expert interviews, observational user tests, and comprehensive examination of product design. Stemming from the insights gathered, the report introduces design principles and guidelines that shape the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and physical durability of such household goods. These guidelines are intended for designers, manufacturers, and product engineers, assisting them in the creation and development of electrical and electronic household appliances that are resilient and able to postpone premature obsolescence.