Part C
Name of Product
The Phone Tent
Designers
Hattie Brous and Piper Connors
Target Consumer
The target consumer for our product would be cell phone holders that use their phones outside in the sun. This would normally be people over the age of 13 that have cell phones, but now a days it could be an even younger age since kids start getting phones at younger ages now. People who are active outside today who would be affected by sun glare on their phone screen could be target consumers for our product. 91% of people in the United States (323.1 million) own a cell phone as of May 2013. That number has probably increased since. Year round people enjoy the outdoors. With the statistic of 50% of Americans doing at least one outdoor activity our target consumers could be 141.1 million people.
Design Specifications
Customer Needs. What does the customer want/need?
A way to read your phone screen in the sun
Performance. What must the product be able to do? Be specific.
Shield the sun and be able to go away when not used.
Safety and Legal Issues. Identify potential safety and legal issues that may arise from the use of this product.
There are choking hazards that could go along with out product because small parts could fall off. if in reach of children, they could possibly swallow these little pieces.
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.).
If our product gets too hot, it could catch on fire if we use the rubber as a part. This could be very dangerous.
Size and Weight. What size should the product be, or what restrictions to size exist? What are the weight restrictions on the product?
Must fit the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7. These two phones are the same size so our product could work for both. It needs to be lightweight so it doesn't weigh down the phone.
Ergonomics. Identify considerations for the ergonomics of the product.
The product should be able to work effectively in all situations with phone glare from the sun.
Aesthetics. Are there preferences in the appearance features of the product (color, surface treatment, shape, material)? If so, describe them.
It must be a dark material so that it can block the sun.
Target Cost. What is the anticipated cost to the consumer for this product?
Most people were willing to be $10 for our product, therefore they would probably be willing to pay anything under $20.
Materials. Is there a specific material or materials that must be used? If yes, describe it.
We want to use rubber and plastic to unsure that the product is smooth. We also want it to be easily assembled for all consumers.
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?
Our product will be able to be thrown away after the consumer is done using it.
Service Life. What is the required service life of the product?
We hope that the service life will be three years if we use the right materials and build it the most efficient way.
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?
We hope that our products lasts about a year before newer versions and alternate products come out to compete with it.
Durability and Maintenance. Will the product require routine maintenance during its service life? No.
A way to read your phone screen in the sun
Performance. What must the product be able to do? Be specific.
Shield the sun and be able to go away when not used.
Safety and Legal Issues. Identify potential safety and legal issues that may arise from the use of this product.
There are choking hazards that could go along with out product because small parts could fall off. if in reach of children, they could possibly swallow these little pieces.
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.).
If our product gets too hot, it could catch on fire if we use the rubber as a part. This could be very dangerous.
Size and Weight. What size should the product be, or what restrictions to size exist? What are the weight restrictions on the product?
Must fit the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7. These two phones are the same size so our product could work for both. It needs to be lightweight so it doesn't weigh down the phone.
Ergonomics. Identify considerations for the ergonomics of the product.
The product should be able to work effectively in all situations with phone glare from the sun.
Aesthetics. Are there preferences in the appearance features of the product (color, surface treatment, shape, material)? If so, describe them.
It must be a dark material so that it can block the sun.
Target Cost. What is the anticipated cost to the consumer for this product?
Most people were willing to be $10 for our product, therefore they would probably be willing to pay anything under $20.
Materials. Is there a specific material or materials that must be used? If yes, describe it.
We want to use rubber and plastic to unsure that the product is smooth. We also want it to be easily assembled for all consumers.
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?
Our product will be able to be thrown away after the consumer is done using it.
Service Life. What is the required service life of the product?
We hope that the service life will be three years if we use the right materials and build it the most efficient way.
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?
We hope that our products lasts about a year before newer versions and alternate products come out to compete with it.
Durability and Maintenance. Will the product require routine maintenance during its service life? No.