It’s Not My Job Handout
Suppose you want to improve a bathtub. One group member’s interest area is gardening
and he decides that its central concept is nurturing. The group selects this concept and the
group member describes it as follows:- Watering as needed
- Tilling to eliminate weeds
- Spraying insecticide to eliminate bugs
- Covering small plants during cold weather
- Adding fertilizer to promote growth
Next, the group uses these descriptions to suggest the following ideas:- Button on top of tub (closer to hands) that adds more water when pushed
- Tub with built-in planter
- Tub that automatically sprays disinfectant inside tub after use
- Designer cover or cabinet to hide tub
- Tub that can be raised or lowered hydraulically to create a sunken tub look or to make
it easier for older or disabled people to enter
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