Assignment #4.2 Prototyping - 3 Concepts

5/26/2013

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Problem Statement

In what way might I store my umbrella in my purse while absorbing excess water from it so that I don't wet my purse and so that I can take it out again and use it without dripping too much?

Primary User Needs

  1. The bag will not wet the contents of one's purse or gym bag
  2. The bag accommodates different sized portable umbrellas
  3. The bag does not have a bad smell
  4. The bag is washable
  5. The bag isn't easily left behind/ forgotten
  6. The bag is dual purpose
  7. The bag is light weight
  8. The bag is durable
  9. The bag makes it easy handle the umbrella
  10. The bag is attractive/ stylish

3 Concept Sketches of three Prototypes

Prototype of EZ Roll 

Prototype of Grab, Pull, Go

Prototype of Pull N Loop

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Assignment #4.1 Concept Selection - 3 Concepts

5/23/2013

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Problem Statement

In what way might I store my umbrella in my purse while absorbing excess water from it so that I don't wet my purse and so that I can take it out again and use it without dripping too much?

Primary User Needs

  1. The bag will not wet the contents of one's purse or gym bag
  2. The bag accommodates different sized portable umbrellas
  3. The bag does not have a bad smell
  4. The bag is washable
  5. The bag isn't easily left behind/ forgotten
  6. The bag is dual purpose
  7. The bag is light weight
  8. The bag is durable
  9. The bag makes it easy handle the umbrella
  10. The bag is attractive/ stylish

Bag Selection Matrix

Please note that columns in yellow indicate that these were the chosen concepts: A - EZ Roll, B - Grab, Pull, Go and G - Pull N Loop. 
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