Design a Better Smoke Detector

Abstract

"Design a Better Smoke Detector" is sponsored by Kids In Danger (KID), an organization dedicated to fighting for children's product safety. The need was established due to children being at higher risk in home fires, especially if smoke detectors are not present within the home or not functioning properly. The final design will ease installation and maintenance of smoke detectors to promote safer homes, in hopes that adults will install and maintain their detectors properly. The design will consider the elderly, low-income families, and those with a lack of mobility, since many devices on the market do not prioritize these users.