1、Designing a product of the futureBy the end of this section, you will be able to: design a high-tech product of the future through cooperation and exploration; use group work to make and present a product description; evaluate and comment on each others work. List the technologies mentioned in this
2、unit and think of some other high-tech products that you think will be available in the future. Work in groups to discuss and choose one product you would like to design. productsclothesfoodhousehold goodstransportationagricultureindustryspaceYou may get inspiration from the following designs.NameFu
3、nctionsPotential drawbacksYour productThe way to operate it As a group, discuss how you will design the product. Use the ideas below to help you. Think of an attractive name for your product. Who the target users areWhen you design a product, you should first think about the target users age, sex, h
4、abits and hobbies. For example, when you design it for a child, it should have bright colors. You can use cartoon figure to decorate it. How it looksThe product must be easy to hold. It can be designed depending on what your inspiration comes from. For example, you can design it into a shape of a fr
5、og, if you expect your product to work freely in a pool. What functions/applications it hasWhen people use itWhere people use itHow people use itMake an introductionRead the sample in Part C on Page 55 to learn how to give an attractive introduction to a product and answer the following questions.1.
6、 Whats the appearance, target users and function of InstaTrip watch? The InstaTrip watch is a watch with a state-of-the-art touchscreen and a virtual three-D globe that can transport people to a far distant land instantly just by touching a few buttons. Once you choose your destination, built-in sen
7、sors map your body and the latest transport technology takes you there in an instant. The watch has designs for different ages, genders and occasions.2. How does the author make the product description attractive? The author makes the product description very attractive by creating a slogan in the t
8、itle and using pictures of a beautiful seaside scene and a person operating the watch. Besides, the words also encourage readers to imagine the amazing functions of the watch.titlePresent the problem you have.Solve the problem with the product.How to use it.Target users and benefits it takes.1. Work
9、 in groups and discuss the details of your product.Put together your information to make an introduction to your product.2. Present your introduction to the whole class.3. Ask questions about your classmates products and put forward suggestions. Go through the introduction again and revise it according to the suggestions given by other group members.Polish up your product description.
