تصميم المنتج الموائم المعوقات والفرص في السودان

This research examines the role of product design activities in the development of new and context-appropriate products, particularly for low-income communities in less industrialized economies, with a focus on Sudan. It addresses the gap between the recognized importance of product design and its limited practical implementation within research, industrial, and non-governmental sectors in Khartoum State. The study aims to identify and analyze the key constraints that hinder the effective practice of the product design process. A set of hypotheses was formulated based on an extensive literature review and tested using a mixed-method approach, combining structured surveys and unstructured interviews with professionals engaged in or related to product design activities. Using descriptive and analytical methodologies supported by statistical analysis, the findings confirm that product design practice is significantly constrained by financial, administrative, and environmental factors. However, administrative and environmental constraints were found to have a more substantial impact than financial limitations, particularly within public and private sector institutions. The research highlights the need for strengthening product design education and professional training, while calling for institutional and policy reforms to create a more supportive environment for design practice. It emphasizes the importance of fostering fair competition and encouraging entrepreneurial innovation to enable more effective and context-sensitive product development in Sudan.