The purpose of this article is to explore the facets of the Swiss Army knife design approach as it applies to the development of new products. These tradeoffs exist because of functional considerations and use-related factors that were anticipated at the point of the design’s inception.
Ever try to uncork a bottle of wine with the Swiss Army knife corkscrew? Of course not, that was designed for self-inflicted stabbing.Īn assortment of tradeoffs had to be made in order to make this product work. Ever try to use the Swiss Army knife can opener while camping? Better start that adventure at noon if you want to have your can of beans open by dinner time. Ever have a splinter and try to pry it out with a pair of Swiss Army knife tweezers? Prepare for skin pinching and blood loss.
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