DVD recorder - The primary aim of the project was to make the DVD recorder as easy to use as possible from the moment it is taken out of the box.
The aim was achieved through a lengthy process of model making, exploring different ideas then honing the more promising ideas until the following solution was developed.
The Scart lead and Adaptor lead are joined together from the unit to a reasonable point before the Scart plug and Adaptor. The leads wrap flush around the unit. When unravelled the remote control is revealed in in the side of the unit. The remote control can then be slid of the side of the unit ready to use.
The first advantage of this concept is the simplifying of setting up the DVD recorder (only two plugs to plug in).
The second is the flexibility of the unit.The small size, coupled with the ability to stand the unit on its side, means a greater choice of spaces the user can place the unit.
The compact size and the unique way the unit is packaged requires less protective exterier packaging resulting in a reduction in waste if the packaging is thrown away.