Mind Map
Problem Areas
Problem Area 1: Avoiding danger while getting ready
User Needs 1: User needs to carry out daily tasks in their morning routine, without putting themselves in danger.
Solution Goal 1: Safety in processes or products designed for getting ready in the morning.
Problem Area 2: Getting ready for the day in a timely fashion.
User Needs 2: Users have a need to carry out tasks in a timely fashion, in order to get to work, school, or other activities on time.
Solution Goal 2: Time efficiency, usable, learnable products that reduce the amount of time it takes to get ready.
Problem Area 3: Certain tasks [tying shoes, tying a tie] are very difficult to near impossible to complete with the use of one hand.
User Needs 3: Users need to be able to independently complete certain tasks in their morning routines. Users also need a solution that makes impossible tasks achievable with the use of hand.
Solution Goal 3: Make the unachievable achievable, create a solution that can address the specific tasks [tying shoes, tying a tie]
Problem Area 4: The loss of use of one hand creates stability issues between the user and the product.
User Needs 4: Users need a way to stabilize themselves and or the product. Users also need a way to grip/leverage the product the products they are using
Solution Goal 4: Enhanced grip capabilities, enhanced stability capabilities, increased interaction between the user and the product.
Problem Statements
Problem Statement 1: Design a product that mitigates the dangers of applying nail polish and cosmetics.
Problem Statement 2: Design a product or process that reduces the overall time to put on socks and gloves.
Problem Statement 3: Create a product or process that makes it possible and easy to secure your shoes.
Problem Statement 4: Design a product that allows the user to stabilize both their hand and hair tie/nail polish applicator.