Lab+2



Choose a country on the map 'Design for the Other 90%' at[| **http://other90.cooperhewitt.org/**] and read through the description of the products designed for each country.
 * Tutorial #2 Wiki Question:**

1. Which product interests you the most, and why? The StarSight system interests me the most because solar power has been something I have been intrigued by for years. The system "combines solar-powered street lighting and Internet access in a wireless configuration, bypassing conventional power and telephone grids." StarSight creates a more secure environment, help growing economies via connectivity, it also help areas in emergencies by using the solar instead of electricity. This product interests me the most because I personally think this will be the future. It also has a very large impact on our economic footprint by reducing the amount of energy and gasses we pollute the air with. Whether it is solar powered houses or cars, our culture will have to adapt to it.

2. Which category would interest you to research further for your group project, and why? As previously mentioned the Energy category interests me the most and I would be very interested in doing further research on it. I think by gaining knowledge on an area such as Energy you can position yourself in school, work, or financially because of the emerging solar sector. Personally I have researched and invested time and money into companies that are trying to develop alternative energies. I highly believe this is the future and the sooner we all can help make it possible, the better it will be for everyone. It will help countries and cities be more sustainable and also a lower cost of living by reducing energy bills.

Work cited http://other90.cooperhewitt.org/Design/starsight

__3 Rules to take into consideration when creating an idea__ Dont design if it wont sell 1 million copies Dont design unless you have talked to 25 people (focus group) make it better Dont design it unless you can make your money back in the first year