Requesting input: What technologies are most needed in households?
We are currently studying products that help households in rural developing communities to meet their basic needs. Our goal is to develop a catalog of the most affordable, durable, usable, functional products available that have been rigorously user-tested and optimized. To help us choose where to start, could you please take 5 minutes to let us know what sort of products would be most needed in the communities that are experiencing energy poverty where you work? Please forward to your colleagues who work closely with these communities.
Thank you!
You’ll find the survey here: https://forms.gle/jNLQm3A4FdeWrMun9
This is an interesting approach to understanding technology needs from the perspective of households themselves. I appreciate the emphasis on gathering direct input rather than assuming what communities need. Involving users in the design process can lead to more practical, affordable, and sustainable technologies that genuinely improve everyday life.