Mindmap of Problems
Each starred bubble shows our main problems, total of 4
Problem Area: Tightening shoelaces.
User Needs: Owner needs the ability to tighten shoelaces so shoes will be tight and comfortable and won’t untie during use.
Solution Goal: Easily tightened shoelaces that won’t untie often.
Problem Area: Grasping various objects while getting dressed and ready.
User Needs: Owner needs an easy way to grasp objects like shoelaces, hair, jewelry, etc.
Solution Goal: Solution that gives the user an efficient and easy way to grasp objects. It will be as easy as it is for people with both arms.
Problem Area: Tidiness when putting on clothes or doing hair.
User Needs: Owner needs the ability to look professional and presentable, where everything is neat and in order.
Solution Goal: Easy way to get dressed without sacrificing professionalism and tidiness.
Problem Area: Timelines while getting ready.
User Needs: Owner needs to get ready in a timely manner.
Solution Goal: Get ready in a reasonable amount of time, avoid taking extra time out of day to get ready.
Problem Statements:
Design a product that enables you to tighten shoelaces effectively and efficiently.
Design a product that allows the user to easily grasp objects while getting ready.
Design a product that easily enables the user to get ready while maintaining tidiness, neatness, and professionalism.
Design a product that allows the user to get ready efficiently and in a timely manner.
REFLECTION:
Individual Concept Generation:
Corey:
Solution Goal: Create a ring application device that remembers your current rings
Solution Goal: Develop a new device that makes clasping a necklace easier with one hand
Solution Goal: Make a sort of magnetic shoelace device that allows users to tie their shoes faster
Ali:
Tony:
Solution Goal: Curl sock up so it’s quicker and easier to stick foot into.
Solution Goal: Make tying a tie easier and more efficient.
Solution Goal: Belt that easily tightens so it can be done quickly and professionally.
Chris
Solution Goal: Tie shoes easily and quickly using velcro attachments
Solution Goal: Apply toothpaste to toothbrush easily
Solution Goal: Put on socks without struggle while using one hand
Hadia:
Solution Goal: Putting gloves easily and quickly using sticks or long tools.
Solution Goal: Wearing scarf faster and easily by innovating a new way that will allow one hand people to reach sustainability.
Solution goal: Tying shoes neatly and quickly with one hand.