peer comments :

Matt Caraig - http://mfredrick.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/cormak-probiotic-drink-bottle-wholesome.html?showComment=1378082971773#c1828975064879420634

jan geradino - http://janraymondgerardino.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/studio-3b-accessible-packaging-cormack.html?showComment=1378083508390

rowena goodall - http://rowenagoodall.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/blog-post.html?showComment=1378358012723#c3628360596072460379

chiristine liang - http://mad-attic.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/blog-post.html?showComment=1378358556116#c7374466863696699132

oun vimolpatranon - http://oun-dos-tres.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/presentation-final.html?showComment=1378359321908#c3799903837644345835

For my project I have decided to address the difficulties that arthritis sufferers face with certain packages. Beyond difficulty and pain, sufferers may also feel a sense of helplessness and a loss of independence. The product I have decided to redesign is a 3 litre juice bottle. I have specified the 3 litre juice bottle because a lot of arthritis sufferers have difficulties accessing this product. The problems I found with the existing product are; the twist cap can be difficult to open, the seal too difficult to peel and the size of the bottle can make it awkward to handle. These can be a problem for arthritis sufferers because of their limited grip strength and the limited range of motion in their hands. The research I have undertaken outlined many difficulties a sufferer can come by through opening and using a 3 litre juice bottle.

My redesign addresses all the problems I have found with the existing product and will make it easier to not only open the product, but also use and handle the product. The many features I have included are simple, yet effective solutions with the problems sufferers face.

Firstly, to address the problem of twisting a cap, I have featured a flip-top. The flip-top is an easy-to-open design that will make it easier for arthritis sufferers to open and close the bottle. I have included a larger than average tab for better leverage, so less force is required in opening the flip-top.

Secondly, to address the problem of peeling a seal, I have included a self-piercing mechanism into the cap design. This completely eliminates the need for the sufferer to fiddle around with the tiny tab that is on most juice bottles. One full twist of the cap will pierce the seal.

Thirdly, to address the issue with the size of the bottle, I have designed the bottle to not only have a handle, but to also have an area that seems obvious the user should put their hand there to support the bottle when pouring. This solution will make it easier for the sufferer to handle and pour the bottle.

In conclusion, my design of a 3 litre juice bottle features the simplest, yet innovative solutions that are needed to help the sufferer as much as possible so that they can gain the confidence and independence in using a 3 litre juice bottle, without the pain of arthritis to get in the way.