Innovative applications of materials in product design: A multidimensional exploration of economic benefits and health value
材料在产品设计中的创新应用：经济效益与健康价值的多维探索

摘要

随着新材料技术的快速发展，材料在现代产品设计中的应用正逐渐从单一功能性向多维价值创造转变。材料的性能创新不仅驱动了产品功能与美学的提升，还在经济效益和健康保护方面展现出巨大潜力。本研究以“材料在产品设计中的创新应用”为主题，结合经济学和医学的双重视角，分析新型材料在产品设计中的多领域应用及其价值。本研究采用案例分析与理论研究相结合的方法，通过梳理智能材料、生物材料、抗菌材料等在电子设备、医疗器械及日用品中的创新应用，揭示了材料如何在提升产品竞争力和满足健康需求中发挥关键作用。同时，从经济学角度分析材料创新的成本效益和市场溢价能力，并从医学角度探讨材料在健康保护与个性化医疗中的贡献。研究表明，新型材料在提升产品附加值、优化用户健康体验和推动可持续经济发展中具有重要意义。然而，高研发成本、技术门槛及社会接受度的限制仍是推广中的主要挑战。未来，随着技术进步和绿色设计理念的普及，材料与产品设计的深度融合将为健康、经济和环境带来更多协同效益。本研究为设计师、企业和政策制定者提供了理论依据与实践参考。

Abstract

With the rapid development of new material technologies, the application of materials in modern product design is gradually shifting from a focus on single functionality to multidimensional value creation. Material performance innovations not only drive improvements in product functionality and aesthetics but also demonstrate significant potential in economic benefits and health protection. This study, themed "Innovative Applications of Materials in Product Design," combines economic and medical perspectives to analyze the multifaceted applications and value of new materials in product design. The research adopts a combined approach of case studies and theoretical analysis, examining the innovative applications of intelligent materials, biomaterials, and antibacterial materials in fields such as electronic devices, medical instruments, and daily necessities. It reveals how materials play a critical role in enhancing product competitiveness and meeting health demands. From an economic perspective, the study analyzes the cost-effectiveness and market premium potential of material innovations. From a medical perspective, it explores the contributions of materials to health protection and personalized medicine. The findings indicate that new materials hold significant importance in enhancing product value, optimizing user health experiences, and promoting sustainable economic development. However, challenges such as high research and development costs, technical barriers, and societal acceptance remain major obstacles to their widespread adoption. In the future, with technological advancements and the widespread adoption of green design concepts, the deep integration of materials and product design will bring more synergistic benefits to health, economics, and the environment. This research provides theoretical support and practical references for designers, enterprises, and policymakers.