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by Michel Millot
Embarrassment of Product Choices 2
Cover
Preface
Introduction: The So-called Consumer Society
I.1. A few overused terms
I.2. Suitability for use
I.3. Needs
I.4. Design
I.5. Durability
I.6. Environment, eco-friendliness
I.7. Ergonomics
I.8. Reliability
I.9. Function
I.10. Quality
I.11. Use value
I.12. Utility
I.13. Connected devices and home automation
I.14. Self-driving cars
I.15. Robots
1 Understanding the Economic World
1.1. A consumer society pushed to its limits
1.2. Economic and political approach
1.3. Desirable development
2 Cultural Approach
2.1. Cultural facts
2.2. The desire for products
2.3. The image society and the virtual society
2.4. Qualities of life
3 What Information Do We Need to Pick the Right Product?
3.1. Choice of products
3.2. What is usage?
3.3. The indispensable: usage and environmental factors
3.4. Evaluating the usage requirements and performances for choice
3.5. Proposals for product information
Conclusion: Proposals to the Government
C.1. Government management
C.2. Management of scientific research on usage
C.3. Education management
Appendices
Appendix 1: Information Sheet on Toys
Appendix 2: Information System for Products – CCI
A2.1. SIP files
A2.2. Selection of items
Appendix 3: The Risks of Domestic Accidents Related to Products and Equipment
A3.1. Death statistics
A3.2. The cost of these accidents
A3.3. Problems due to products
A3.4. Aches
A3.5. Disabilities
A3.6. Children
A3.7. Dangerous substances
A3.8. Dangerous products
A3.9. The elderly
A3.10. Road accidents
A3.11. Falls
A3.12. Accidents during household activities
A3.13. Fires in homes
A3.14. Drowning
A3.15. Sports
A3.16. Home improvement work and gardening
A3.17. Toys and walkers
A3.18. Quad bikes
A3.19. Waves
Appendix 4: User Impairment: Risks and Difficulties
A4.1. Visual impairments
A4.2. Hearing impairments
A4.3. The household environment in general
A4.4. In the kitchen
A4.5. In the bathroom
A4.6. Outside of the house
A4.7. Public places and travel in urban areas
A4.8. Sports and recreation
Appendix 5: Information Sheet on Products
Appendix 6: Interior Space for Showering while Standing Up or Sitting Down
Appendix 7: Information Sheet on Products
A7.1. Admissible power of speakers (also referred to as “nominal” or simply “power”)
A7.2. Performance of the speakers (efficiency or sensitivity)
A7.3. Can we make judgments according to technical features?
Appendix 8: Study on Vacuum Cleaners
A8.1. Ease of use in preparing the system prior to removing dust
A8.2. For removing dust from floors
A8.3. For removing the dust from edges and under furniture
A8.4. To change operations
A8.5. To put down, pick up or move while vacuuming
A8.6. To transport, store or leave the device ready to use
A8.7. To turn the machine on or off, or to remove or store the power cord
A8.8. To reduce bothersome effects around the area of use
A8.9. Extracting dust from the device
Appendix 9: Facades of Appliances (Case Study)
A9.1. Meaning of symbols
A9.2. Evidence of the functions and meaning of lighted indicators
Appendix 10: Shower Heads: What Sprays and Handles to Choose?
A10.1. Excerpts from recommendations for selecting the type of spray
A10.2. What comfort and security of grip should be chosen in a handheld shower head?
A10.3. Usage analyses made by Michel Jullien, usagist designer; Dominique Royer, designer; Michel Millot, project manager
References
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