Part C: design requirements
info
Product Name: deskinizer.
Designers: Shea Griffin, Madilyn Ortega, Justin Hammond
Designers: Shea Griffin, Madilyn Ortega, Justin Hammond
target consumer
Our target consumer is anyone that requires a desk to do their work or studies. 88% of people that answered our survey are students and about 49% work. This goes to show that most people likely have a desk or work space of some sort. 73.9% of those surveyed think it's important that their desk or work space is organized. Our solution has a great potential clientele because so many people have a desk or work space that could be more organized.
design specifications
Who is the target consumer?
Customer Needs. What does the customer want/need?
A product that will make it easy to keep your desk organized, in order for aperson to work on many projects at once.
Aesthetics. Are there preferences in the appearance features of the product(color, surface treatment, shape, material)? If so, describe them.
This desk organizer will be comprised of mostly wood and plastic, it will come in simple colors that are easy to go with a variety of existing desks and tables people already own, as well as a few that are in creative patterns. It will have a water treated surface in order for you to be able to place drinks on the surface.
Target Cost. What is the anticipated cost to the consumer for this product?
Based on our survey the average cost people are willing to pay is $30 therefore we will make a product for less than that amount.
Global Environment. Will the product include any toxic or dangerous substances? What is the plan for disposal of the product at the end of its useful life?
This product will not contain any toxic or dangerous substances. At the end of its useful life it can be recycled.
Durability and Maintenance. Will the product require routine maintenance during its service life? If yes, answer the following.
What specific parts of the product must have easy access for maintenance?
The only part that may need maintenance would be the power strip if we were to implement one, however we would make it easily replaceable.
What is the anticipated maintenance schedule?
The anticipated maintenance schedule would not be set it would only be as needed.
Are special tools required? How will they be acquired?
There are no specific tools needed.
Will replacement parts be required? How will they be acquired?
Because our product may be modular you would only have to replace the piece you broke, though it should not break easily.
Service Life. What is the required service life of the product?
Its service life will be will be around twenty years depending on how it is treated.
Additional Criteria
We are striving to create a product that makes a difference and can assist disorganized people as well as help organized people stay organized.
Performance. What must the product be able to do? Be specific.
Our product will be able to store many different materials as well as have charging stations and places to post/write notes.
Operating Environment. Identify the environmental conditions relevant to the manufacture and use of the product (temperature, corrosion potential,dust or dirt, pressure, humidity, vibration, noise, degree of abuse, etc.)
For both plastic and wood there are not a lot of economical concerns. Once our product is sold to the consumer it will not create waste, it will be used.
Size and Weight. What size should the product be, or what restrictions to size exist? What are the weight restrictions on the product?
The product should be small enough to fit on most desks as well as not being too heavy or cumbersome if someone wants to carry it. However if we create an entire deck there are little limitations to it.
Materials. Is there a specific material or materials that must be used? If yes, describe it.
It will be made of mostly wood and plastic.
Product Life. What is the anticipated length of time that the product will be produced before it is replaced by a newer version or alternate product?
This product idea has been invented however ours will have different features that will make it unique and more beneficial.
Safety and Legal Issues. Identify potential safety and legal issues that may arise from the use of this product.
There are not many possible issues with the exception of possible sharp corners or hinges which are mainly only potential issues for small children. Yet our product should not have many sharp edges or dangerous hinges
Ergonomics. Identify considerations for the ergonomics of the product.
Our product will not be very concerned with ergonomics as it is more of a product that you work on not with. However, it has potential for arm/hand rests at the most.
Customer Needs. What does the customer want/need?
A product that will make it easy to keep your desk organized, in order for aperson to work on many projects at once.
Aesthetics. Are there preferences in the appearance features of the product(color, surface treatment, shape, material)? If so, describe them.
This desk organizer will be comprised of mostly wood and plastic, it will come in simple colors that are easy to go with a variety of existing desks and tables people already own, as well as a few that are in creative patterns. It will have a water treated surface in order for you to be able to place drinks on the surface.
Target Cost. What is the anticipated cost to the consumer for this product?
Based on our survey the average cost people are willing to pay is $30 therefore we will make a product for less than that amount.
Global Environment. Will the product include any toxic or dangerous substances? What is the plan for disposal of the product at the end of its useful life?
This product will not contain any toxic or dangerous substances. At the end of its useful life it can be recycled.
Durability and Maintenance. Will the product require routine maintenance during its service life? If yes, answer the following.
What specific parts of the product must have easy access for maintenance?
The only part that may need maintenance would be the power strip if we were to implement one, however we would make it easily replaceable.
What is the anticipated maintenance schedule?
The anticipated maintenance schedule would not be set it would only be as needed.
Are special tools required? How will they be acquired?
There are no specific tools needed.
Will replacement parts be required? How will they be acquired?
Because our product may be modular you would only have to replace the piece you broke, though it should not break easily.
Service Life. What is the required service life of the product?
Its service life will be will be around twenty years depending on how it is treated.
Additional Criteria
We are striving to create a product that makes a difference and can assist disorganized people as well as help organized people stay organized.
Performance. What must the product be able to do? Be specific.
Our product will be able to store many different materials as well as have charging stations and places to post/write notes.
Operating Environment. Identify the environmental conditions relevant to the manufacture and use of the product (temperature, corrosion potential,dust or dirt, pressure, humidity, vibration, noise, degree of abuse, etc.)
For both plastic and wood there are not a lot of economical concerns. Once our product is sold to the consumer it will not create waste, it will be used.
Size and Weight. What size should the product be, or what restrictions to size exist? What are the weight restrictions on the product?
The product should be small enough to fit on most desks as well as not being too heavy or cumbersome if someone wants to carry it. However if we create an entire deck there are little limitations to it.
Materials. Is there a specific material or materials that must be used? If yes, describe it.
It will be made of mostly wood and plastic.
Product Life. What is the anticipated length of time that the product will be produced before it is replaced by a newer version or alternate product?
This product idea has been invented however ours will have different features that will make it unique and more beneficial.
Safety and Legal Issues. Identify potential safety and legal issues that may arise from the use of this product.
There are not many possible issues with the exception of possible sharp corners or hinges which are mainly only potential issues for small children. Yet our product should not have many sharp edges or dangerous hinges
Ergonomics. Identify considerations for the ergonomics of the product.
Our product will not be very concerned with ergonomics as it is more of a product that you work on not with. However, it has potential for arm/hand rests at the most.