How could intensive use influence design?
This whole process could be made easier if tools were designed to be treated in this way, and we can look to popular bike sharing schemes for examples of how shared use business models can influence product design. Bikes like those used in cities like London and Paris might not be the most attractive or high performing, but they are designed for utility and intensive use. This means they might be more durable, have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance such as oiling or puncture repair. This approach could be applied to tools too. Right now, if they need to purchase a tool, Ryan and his team simply look for a long warranty, but it’s clear that a better alternative could lie in the application of circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste,…
