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? (200 words)

Big Boda load-carrying bicycle I found many of the products on the Design for the Other 90% website very interesting. The Big Boda load-carrying bicycle interests me the most. The bicycle was designed to carry large heavy loads weighting up to hundreds of pounds or even two passengers. This is perfect for carrying goods to and from markets. This allows a family to transport more goods to be sold and generate more house hold income. It also decreases the amount of money spend on other modes of transportation getting to school and the market. Water could also be transported on this bike. This would allow for less trips to be made to collect water, which gives family members more time to work. This means more income. Bicycles are also fun to ride which gives children a toy to play with. If children couldn’t go to school because the travelling distance was too far, the Big Boda can significantly decrease the amount of travelling time. The Big Boda can also decrease health issues less strain is put on the body for transporting goods and walking long distances. This bike also looks more safe than other bicycles when carrying heavy loads of goods.

2. Which category would interest you to research further for your group project, and why? (100 words)

I would like to do more research in the Education category. I believe education is very important and it is connected with many other issues in society. People in developing countries have very minimal education because either children don’t have access to education or don’t think education is important and drop out of school at a young age. Health risks are reduced when people are educated. Government, economic and social issues and policies all improve when you have an educated population. Crime is also reduced. When a group of people are educated advances in technology, inventions and health are made.