We decided on a final idea; coasters and placemats in the shape of the map of the UK.
We then laser cut a model, showing how the map would be split up.
The model was on a smaller scale, laser cut from acrylic to get a more real idea of how the product would work.
Monday 14 November 2011
Tuesday 1 November 2011
Week 3
- Decided on a product
- Development sketches
- Progressing with journal
- Ideas for branding
- Name ideas
- Product questionnaire
- Development sketches
- Progressing with journal
- Ideas for branding
- Name ideas
- Product questionnaire
Week 2
- We looked at existing and example business plans
- We also looked a blank business plan
- Some initial sketches
- Figured out some design proposals with pros and cons of each.
Jigsaw Place Mats & Coasters
Good Points
Fun and imaginative
Encourages children to set the table
Could be available in various colours
Possible materials - acrylic? wood?
Novelty product
Cheap to transport, huge batches
Bad Points
Acrylic could be too slippy
Would have to reassaemble placemats for each use
Flat Pack Egg Cup
Good Points
Quirky
Easy to transport
Various shapes, modify for seasons - Christmas?
Laser cut, time efficient manufacture
Cost efficient
Acrylic - easy to wash
Bad Points
Egg yolk would drip onto the table
Would need to be put on a plate
Emoticon Bottle Opener
Good Points
Fun
Different faces
Popular icons, similar to MSN emoticons
Recognisable
Bad Points
More parts
Bottle opener part would be more costly
Turn Me On Light Pull
Good Points
Quirky, amusing
Easy to make, laser cut
Cost effective
Bad Points
Not ergonomic
Could have weak points
Earth Photo Frame
Good Points
Cut out of Earth with objects
Similar to British Gas advert
Made from natural/recycled wood
Various sizes
Could be personalised
Fun, quirky
Bad Points
Several parts
Could be expensive
Costly for glass/clear acryclic frame
- We also looked a blank business plan
- Some initial sketches
- Figured out some design proposals with pros and cons of each.
Jigsaw Place Mats & Coasters
Good Points
Fun and imaginative
Encourages children to set the table
Could be available in various colours
Possible materials - acrylic? wood?
Novelty product
Cheap to transport, huge batches
Bad Points
Acrylic could be too slippy
Would have to reassaemble placemats for each use
Flat Pack Egg Cup
Good Points
Quirky
Easy to transport
Various shapes, modify for seasons - Christmas?
Laser cut, time efficient manufacture
Cost efficient
Acrylic - easy to wash
Bad Points
Egg yolk would drip onto the table
Would need to be put on a plate
Emoticon Bottle Opener
Good Points
Fun
Different faces
Popular icons, similar to MSN emoticons
Recognisable
Bad Points
More parts
Bottle opener part would be more costly
Turn Me On Light Pull
Good Points
Quirky, amusing
Easy to make, laser cut
Cost effective
Bad Points
Not ergonomic
Could have weak points
Earth Photo Frame
Good Points
Cut out of Earth with objects
Similar to British Gas advert
Made from natural/recycled wood
Various sizes
Could be personalised
Fun, quirky
Bad Points
Several parts
Could be expensive
Costly for glass/clear acryclic frame
Week 1
- Got into groups for the module
- Did some mindmaps on possible products
- Assigned roles to each member of the group
Managing Director - Dan Scholes
Production Assistant - Stuart Featherstone
Joe Hignett - Finance Director
Darryl Harrison - Marketing Director
Branding Director - Becky Fox
- Did some mindmaps on possible products
- Assigned roles to each member of the group
Managing Director - Dan Scholes
Production Assistant - Stuart Featherstone
Joe Hignett - Finance Director
Darryl Harrison - Marketing Director
Branding Director - Becky Fox
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