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The document outlines the design process for a medicine box that organizes medications for 30 days, divided into 14-day cycles. Key features include ease of use for elderly users, portability, child-proof safety mechanisms, and clear labeling. The preferred design is stackable modular units, which offer flexibility, space-saving benefits, and accessibility.

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Module 1 Example 1

The document outlines the design process for a medicine box that organizes medications for 30 days, divided into 14-day cycles. Key features include ease of use for elderly users, portability, child-proof safety mechanisms, and clear labeling. The preferred design is stackable modular units, which offer flexibility, space-saving benefits, and accessibility.

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Show the designing of a medicine box, to keep the medicines sorted for a month (14) of 30

days, going through the various stages of the design process. Use hand sketches to illustrate
the processes.
Details of Client Requirements
1. Organization: The box should keep medicines sorted for 30 days, split into 14-day
cycles, catering to daily doses.
2. Ease of Use: Easy-to-open and close compartments, suitable for elderly or visually
impaired users.
3. Portability: Compact and lightweight for travel.
4. Safety: Child-proof locking mechanism to prevent accidental access.
5. Labeling: Clear, readable labels for each day, possibly color-coded for morning,
afternoon, and evening doses.
6. Durability: Made from robust, non-toxic, and easy-to-clean materials.

Design Objectives
1. Create a medicine box that organizes 30 days of doses effectively.
2. Ensure it is user-friendly, durable, and visually appealing.
3. Incorporate safety features such as child-proof locks.
4. Use modularity to enable flexibility for different usage scenarios (e.g., week-by-week
organization).

Functions
1. Primary:
o Store and sort medicines for 30 days.
o Allow users to access medicines easily for each day and time slot.
2. Secondary:
o Provide visual indicators (e.g., color-coded sections or labeled compartments).
o Be easy to clean and maintain.

Constraints
1. Size: Must be compact enough for storage but spacious enough to accommodate pills
or small medicine bottles.
2. Material: Must be lightweight yet durable, using BPA-free and non-toxic materials.
3. Safety: Should include child-proof locking mechanisms while remaining accessible
for adults.
4. Cost: Should be affordable for a wide audience.
5. Portability: Should include features like a carrying handle or be lightweight for
travel.
6. Aesthetic Appeal: Should have a clean, professional look that appeals to all users.

Alternative Designs
1. Rectangular Single-Layer Box:
o Pros: Simple, straightforward design with 30 compartments in one layer.
o Cons: Takes up significant horizontal space, not very portable.
2. Circular Rotating Medicine Box:
o Pros: Compact and visually appealing; can rotate to reveal compartments for
each day.
o Cons: Might be harder to use for elderly users or require more precision.
3. Stackable Modular Units:
o Pros: Customizable; users can carry only the required days' compartments.
o Cons: Risk of misplacing individual modules or losing track of days.
4. Sliding Tray Box:
o Pros: Pull-out trays for different weeks or days; easy access.
o Cons: Requires a mechanism that may increase complexity and cost.

Best Design: Stackable Modular Units


1. Justification:
o Offers flexibility: Users can choose to carry only part of the month's supply.
o Space-saving: Stacked units are compact yet hold sufficient medicine.
o Accessible: Simple design ensures usability for elderly individuals or those
with limited dexterity.
o Safe: Each unit can incorporate individual locking mechanisms.
2. Detailed Features:
o Compartments: 7 compartments per module, labeled for each day of the
week.
o Stacking: Snap-fit or magnetic connection between units for stability.
o Labels: Large, clear labels on each compartment with optional braille.
o Color Coding: Different colors for morning, afternoon, and evening doses.
o Material: Lightweight, BPA-free plastic with a matte finish for easy cleaning.

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