Innovation Project — Iterations
How the idea evolved
Every version taught us something. Here is how the Enhanced Demi-Lune changed as we tested it and listened to experts.
Iteration 1
Choose the fibres
We looked at natural fibres such as sisal, palm and water hyacinth.
[WHICH FIBRES WE TESTED, AND WHY]
Work in progress!
Iteration 2
Build a way to test
We built the Smart Rainfall Simulator so every design faces the same rain, and runoff can be collected and compared.
[PHOTO]
Iteration 3
Test under simulated rain
[WHAT HELD UP, WHAT FAILED, AND WHAT WE MEASURED]
[PHOTO]
Iteration 4
Improve with expert feedback
Jenny Aker told us fixes must be affordable and practical, and must keep water soaking in. That guided every change.
[WHAT WE CHANGED]
Next: the people who helped