Accessible Packaging - WCR 2

Feedback from own tutor - Mariano Ramirez

You have to make some experiments with other types of upside down bottles, that could for example be a honey bottle where you have to squeeze the bottle to get the honey out. Then try to put olive oil in these types of bottles and observe what happens and what is possible. Is the viscosity of the olive oil to thin and will it then run out before you squeeze the bottle.
Try to make your design so it interacts better with the user - it tells the user exact where to hold around the bottle and it fits better in a human hand.
It is not hygienic that the opening is in direct contact with the surface it is placed on.
Make sure the bottle is sealed well enough, so the oil doesn´t run out when it is not supposed to.
Think about the label and its graphic - your example of an olive oil bottle has a lot of text and graphic and therefore you should think about maybe a more simple label, which gives only the neccessary information to the user. 

Feedback from peers

Adrian: You should design the bottle in a way, where it is easy for the user to see where to hold and at the same time gives a better grip on the bottle.
To solve the problem with leaving oil on the table after use, you could design an extra cap with magnet. It could be placed on the table and after use of the olive oil bottle the user can place the bottle on this cap.

Benedicte: Try to design the opening, so it doesn´t leave any oil on the table after use.

Listening to other tutors - Scott

Think about the size of your packaging compared to the disability you have chosen - is it easy for them to use and could it be designed in a way where it was easier for them to use.
There is happening to much on your packaging, keep it simple so you are not confusing your disability group.

Reflection and plan of action for this week

I will start making some experiments, to see which other opportunities there are for an opening on a upside down bottle. Then I will try to make a design while I have all the constructive criticism I have got in the past two weeks in my mind. When I have the design ready, I can start preparing for next weeks presentation.