Product Durability
Product Durability is a research project conducted by Destin Sandlin that examines how manufactured goods are designed, built, and maintained over time. The project takes the form of a four-year experimental study focused on understanding contemporary American manufacturing practices and their relationship to product longevity. Through hands-on investigation and documentation, the project explores both the technical and commercial factors that influence whether products are built to last or designed for replacement.
Scope and Methodology
The experiment systematically evaluates real-world products across different categories and manufacturers, analyzing their construction, material choices, and performance over extended periods of use. This approach allows for practical comparison of durability claims versus actual product behavior, as well as examination of repair accessibility and the availability of replacement parts.
Context
The project engages with broader questions about manufacturing sustainability, consumer economics, and industrial design philosophy. It reflects growing public interest in understanding why some products fail prematurely and how manufacturing decisions impact both consumer spending and environmental outcomes.
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