Dyson Air Multiplier Fan

The innovation and the designer and release date :

The Dyson Air Multiplier Fan was designed by James Dyson. This great invention was created in October

2009.

The need or design problem the design product is trying to solve :

The Dyson Fan was created to make a cleaner flow of air cool you off , it is safer then a normal fan as it doesnt have any blades.

Brief description of the function of the design product ( what it is designed to be used for ) :

The Dyson Air Multiplier Fan is safer then any other fan , as it doesnt have any blades. It uses an air multiplier to draw in air and multiply it up to 18 times which helps the hair to have a smother flow to it.

Positive and Negative aspects of the Dyson Air Multiplier's design:

Positive:

Size: The Dyson Fan comes in a range of different sizes

Copyright: The Dyson Fan doesn't not copy any other invention

   Safety: The Air Multiplier Fan is safer as it doesn't have blades for younger children to get there fingers stuck in , and Dust cant build up on blades.

Environment: The Dyson Fan Reuses the air , and doesn't build up with dust which can blow into the air leading costumers with asthma , to have an attack.

Negative:

Cost: The Dyson Air Multiplier Fan is quite expensive as a, 25cm table fan is $379, a 30cm table fan is $399, a Pedestal Fan is $589 and a Tower Fan is around $600.

State the Ethical , Environmental or Social impact the innovation is trying to improve:

Social Impact : The Dyson Fan has been designed to be more safer for children . The fan doesn't have blades which is safer for customers.

Enviromental Impact : The Dyson Fan is made of plastic and oil which makes the fan break down after 3 to 4 years .It is also made of recyclable materials.

Compare and Contrast the chosen innovation against a similar deisgn product:

Average Ceiling Fan:

A ceiling fan is quite safe as they are up high on the ceiling out of reach.
There are many different styles and sizes when it comes to ceiling fans.
The ceiling fan can be noise after a few years.

Dyson Air Multiplier Fan:

The Dyson fan is quiet and the cost of it depends on the size.

The Dyson can be designed to your liking.
You can choose what direction you want the air to go.
The Dyson fan isn't noise and it will fit into any environment.