ASSIGNMENT #2.3 VISUAL EXPRESSION II - 2D SKETCHES
Three orthographic views and one cross section view of a chair.
ASSIGNMENT # 2.2 - USER NEEDS
REFINEMENT OF PROBLEM STATEMENT: The Foot-Mop uses the natural body motion of walking to produce floor-cleaning processes with more ease than leaning on a conventional stick mop or kneeling.
USER NEEDS:
The foot-mop can be used on all types of non-carpet flooring
works on hardwood
works on tile
works on vinyl
works on smooth stone
works on concrete
The foot-mop can be used for all types of cleaning
The foot-mop can pick up pet hair
The foot-mop can sweep litter box pellets
The foot-mop can wipe out muddy foot prints
The foot-mop can sweep up dried food
The foot-mop can mop up fresh spills
The foot-mop can be used for wet and dry cleaning
Interchangeable cloths would be supplied
Electro-static cloths would be supplied
Damp cloths would be supplied
Rough textured cloths would be supplied
The foot-mop has re-useable parts
Old towels may be re-fitted for use
Electro-static cloths already on market may be used
May wash and re-use cloths
Slipper may be washed
The foot-mop has universal usage
Have large sizes for men
Have small sizes for kids
Cane or walker users are able to independently maintain floors
The foot-mop is easy to store
Keep a pair at the doggie door entrance
Hang on your shoe rack
Have a pair at the front door
Keep a pair at the litter box
Fold a pair up in the kitchen cupboard
Put a pair in the broom closet
The foot-mop is easy to use
slide-in soft quilted slippers with velcro bottoms
Step-in box of cloths with velcro side up and press down to adhere
!Put on Tango (or any) music and sweep through the house
Use the heel for rubbing out stubborn stains
Use the toe for getting into corners and under ledges
Use side of foot against wall/floor junction
!Exercise all parts of the foot (or feet if both slippers are used)
works on hardwood
works on tile
works on vinyl
works on smooth stone
works on concrete
The foot-mop can be used for all types of cleaning
The foot-mop can pick up pet hair
The foot-mop can sweep litter box pellets
The foot-mop can wipe out muddy foot prints
The foot-mop can sweep up dried food
The foot-mop can mop up fresh spills
The foot-mop can be used for wet and dry cleaning
Interchangeable cloths would be supplied
Electro-static cloths would be supplied
Damp cloths would be supplied
Rough textured cloths would be supplied
The foot-mop has re-useable parts
Old towels may be re-fitted for use
Electro-static cloths already on market may be used
May wash and re-use cloths
Slipper may be washed
The foot-mop has universal usage
Have large sizes for men
Have small sizes for kids
Cane or walker users are able to independently maintain floors
The foot-mop is easy to store
Keep a pair at the doggie door entrance
Hang on your shoe rack
Have a pair at the front door
Keep a pair at the litter box
Fold a pair up in the kitchen cupboard
Put a pair in the broom closet
The foot-mop is easy to use
slide-in soft quilted slippers with velcro bottoms
Step-in box of cloths with velcro side up and press down to adhere
!Put on Tango (or any) music and sweep through the house
Use the heel for rubbing out stubborn stains
Use the toe for getting into corners and under ledges
Use side of foot against wall/floor junction
!Exercise all parts of the foot (or feet if both slippers are used)
GATHERING USER NEEDS
Very few people here ( an over 55 community) do their own floors which illustrates how unpleasant a task it is. My neighbor, who is on a walker, throws a wet rag on the floor and swishes it with her good foot. She thinks a slipper is a good idea. She wants to try the foot-mop so I'll have to make a very sturdy prototype for her and raise my liability insurance. She is supposed to walk to keep her strength up but doesn't so this could be a way for her to develop leg and foot muscle.
Very few people here ( an over 55 community) do their own floors which illustrates how unpleasant a task it is. My neighbor, who is on a walker, throws a wet rag on the floor and swishes it with her good foot. She thinks a slipper is a good idea. She wants to try the foot-mop so I'll have to make a very sturdy prototype for her and raise my liability insurance. She is supposed to walk to keep her strength up but doesn't so this could be a way for her to develop leg and foot muscle.
LATENT NEEDS
Forces the elderly to exercise !
Adding music makes the job more pleasant !
Reduces dependence on outside help !
Increases family togetherness by getting everyone to dance as they dust the floors!
Forces the elderly to exercise !
Adding music makes the job more pleasant !
Reduces dependence on outside help !
Increases family togetherness by getting everyone to dance as they dust the floors!
ASSIGNMENT #2.1 - DESIGN PROBLEM DEFINITION
RESTATEMENT OF GAP:
In what way might I provide an easier floor cleaning tool that uses natural body movements instead of bending and kneeling producing a more thorough result that is less stressful on the back and knees.
In what way might I provide an easier floor cleaning tool that uses natural body movements instead of bending and kneeling producing a more thorough result that is less stressful on the back and knees.
IN WHAT WAY MIGHT I ...
make an onerous task pleasant
provide a more thorough, healthier cleaning experience
remove the physical hardship connected to housework
use the body's natural movements and direct those movements toward a cleaning activity
*alleviate stiffness and bruising suffered during the floor cleaning procedure
design a tool that doesn't depend on kneeling or bending
make an onerous task pleasant
provide a more thorough, healthier cleaning experience
remove the physical hardship connected to housework
use the body's natural movements and direct those movements toward a cleaning activity
*alleviate stiffness and bruising suffered during the floor cleaning procedure
design a tool that doesn't depend on kneeling or bending