Repairability is a key component to increasing a product\u2019s lifespan. Unfortunately, most products are not made to be repaired, a consequence of today\u2019s capitalistic society.<\/p>\n
My degree project explores the differences in repairing high-tech and low-tech products and aims to draw conclusions about how the technological level of a product is linked to its repairability.<\/p>\n
For the high-tech product, I broke down a toaster and studied all of its components. From this, I rebuilt it and as a result designed a toaster that is meant to last, with each part easily repairable.<\/p>\n
To create the low-tech product, I collaborated with designer Jonathan Berglund to create a desk that could be disassembled without harm, avoiding screws, nails or any joinery that would damage the wood if rebuilt.<\/p>\n
Through the creative process, I learnt that if you repair something yourself, you will develop a stronger emotional attachment to it and therefore create a form of sustainability. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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