Domestic Espresso Machine

There has been an exponential growth in the use of domestic coffee making machines. You are required to undertake a design analysis of an Espresso coffee making machine. (Restrict your analysis to the machines for domestic use only). This analysis would discuss the following: ● NEED – What is the need that led to the development of the device? ● EVOLUTION OF DESIGN – How did this device evolve from its first introduction to its present form? What were the drivers for the changes? ● MATERIAL SPECIFICATION – What materials are used to manufacture this object? Discuss the changes in material specification and how has this improved the design? ● SUSTAINABLE DESIGN – Discus the ‘sustainability’ of this design. ● MARKETING – What feature of the design is used as the marketing focus of this product? (What will make you buy the product?) ● DESIGN IMPROVEMENT – How would you improve on this design? Document the design analysis in a short report (maximum of 800 words). Please word process your report. Also indicate the number of words used in the report. The following mark allocation has been developed for the design analysis: Design consideration Total Need analysis 8 Evolution of design 15 Analysis of material selection 12 Sustainability considerations 8 Marketing strategy 7 Design improvements 8 Word count (+/– 800)* 2 TOTAL 60