Assessment 3 - Backcasting Report: Long Term Sustainable Mobile Design

This report, submitted by a student, focuses on designing a sustainable mobile phone to address environmental concerns related to e-waste. The report begins with an introduction highlighting the need for innovative, eco-friendly product designs. A literature review explores existing research on user experience, mobile phone durability, and the impact of e-waste. The methodology section outlines the process of identifying environmental problems and developing solutions, including the integration of solar panels and recyclable components. The implementation section details the practical application of these designs, while the results and evaluation section assesses the potential impact of the proposed changes, such as increased durability and reduced electricity consumption. The discussion section acknowledges the limitations of the proposed solutions, such as increased costs, and the conclusion summarizes the benefits of the designed product service system. The report includes system stakeholder maps, SWOT analysis, SDO radar maps, and sustainability design checklists to support the design process and ensure environmental sustainability. The core idea is to enhance mobile phone durability, promote recycling, and integrate renewable energy sources to mitigate the negative impacts of mobile phone usage and disposal.