Element D

Introduction

In Element D the goal is for each group member to create at least 5 concept designs for the finalized problem statement. Each concept design needs to be explained and fit the ideal citiera for customers. The designs will be reviewed and scored in a decision matrix choosing the top 9 best designs. Shorting to picking the top 3 designs out of the 9 potential designs made by the group members. A survey will be constructed to determine which of the 3 designs will be best suited for the problem and be ideal for customers. The best design will be made by the software Inventor, making a 3D model illustrating its dimensions and parts.

Top 3 Product Idea (Sketches)

Cold Mask: This is a product design to cover the head and eyes. The product produces cold temperatures and can be achieved by putting it in the fridge for a certain period of time. In order to cool the head and make the customer sleep more comfortably. The product will come in a seal package. To use the effect of the design, the customer must put the design in a cooler/fridge. Where the design will slowly cool down, then the customer will put the product on and sleep.

Cooling Pillow: A breathable fabric that has cushion on the inside. The product will be 28 inches by 20 inches. On the bottom of the fabric there will be an opening which will allow for a cold pack to be inserted. The consumer would have to break the seal on the package and take out the pillow from a plastic bag. Then the pillow will need to be fluffed to the comfort of the stakeholder.

Sleeping Bag: A queen size sleeping bag that is filled with cooling gel pods on the top. There is also a person sized opening at the top where anyone can slide in. The customer can replace the cooling gel with refrigerated/frozen gel if they wanted added cooling while sleeping or they could leave the gel at room temperature which will still have a cooling effect.

Design Decision Matrix (All Sketches)

Survey Results for Top 3 Designs

The Element D survey conducted through October 22 - October 25, 2022 collected more than 80+ surveys[5]. The survey was brought upon students from Huntley and Hampshire for them to answer. Each question was asked due to the main criterias from Element C, performance, temperature, durability, and aesthetics. Each design was reviewed and answered individually by the surveyees. Figure 1 shows the opening question for Performance, Design #1, Design #2, and Design #3 “Do you think Design #1 will perform well?”[5]

Figure 1[5] helps distinguish what product our stakeholders think will perform the best. As a result, in Design #1, 48.1% of interviewers said that the design will perform well, giving it a 4/5 score. In Design #2, 48.1% of interviewers said Design #2 will perform the best, giving it a 5/5. In final Design #3, 45.7% interviewers said Design #3 will perform fairly well with a 4/5 score. The data helps Element D recognize that so far the best performance should come from Design #2.

Figure 2[5]helps establish what the stakeholders think the best product will maintain cold temperature. This question allows for the Temperature criteria to be justified. The question that is asked for all three designs is, “Do you think Design # will maintain a cold temperature?”

In Figure 2[5] Design #1, 38.3% of interviewers said that the design will perform a 4/5. In Design #2 44.4% of people clicked that the product will maintain a cold temperature giving it a 5/5. In Design #3, 39.5% gave that design a 5/5. Both Design #2 and Design #3 were given a 5/5, but Design #2 had a higher percentage of 5/5.

Figure 3[5] asks a question towards the criteria of durability. The question that all 3 Designs were asked was “Do you think Design # is durable?”

In Figure 3[5] durability was highly rated for all products due to the fact that they are all made from soft materials like cotton. In Design #1, 42% of interviewers clicked that product 1 is a 4/5 making it durable. In Design #2, 48.1% clicked the 5 option making it a 5/5 average rating. Lastly, in Design #3, 33.3% of interviewees thought the product was a 4/5. Design #2 was the only product that was rated a 5/5 making it the most durable product in terms of design.

In Figure 4[5] aesthetics was the focus of the question. The question for all 3 Designs states, “Does Design # look aesthetically pleasing?”

In Figure 4[5] Design #1 was given a 4/5 with 38.3% of people clicking the 4th score option. Design #2 was given a 5/5 with 44.4% of interviewees picking the 5th score option. Design #3 was given a 4/5 with 34.6% of interviewees picking the 4th score option. After collecting the aesthetics data, Design #2 was the product that had the highest rating.