Definition Redefined:
To design an artifact in which objects such as A4 paper, a beach umbrella and up to 3 shopping bags can be carried on a moped safely and comfortably at a low cost.
To design an artifact in which objects such as A4 paper, a beach umbrella and up to 3 shopping bags can be carried on a moped safely and comfortably at a low cost.
Gathering User Needs:
I found this experience quite interesting and incredibly productive, I interviewed 5 people pictured below who use mopeds/scooters on a daily basis. They use it for personal use and have no other form of private transport therefore depend on their mopeds for all their travel needs. I met them individually and ask various questions taking photos and videos for reference and the interviews were also conducted next to their mopeds where they are regularly parked. Having conducted the interviews I have discovered common user needs and annoyances to further this study. All were forthcoming with their information and will continue to give me feedback throughout the design process.
I found this experience quite interesting and incredibly productive, I interviewed 5 people pictured below who use mopeds/scooters on a daily basis. They use it for personal use and have no other form of private transport therefore depend on their mopeds for all their travel needs. I met them individually and ask various questions taking photos and videos for reference and the interviews were also conducted next to their mopeds where they are regularly parked. Having conducted the interviews I have discovered common user needs and annoyances to further this study. All were forthcoming with their information and will continue to give me feedback throughout the design process.
A short video demonstrating how one would mount a moped if shopping bags happened to be hook on around the feet area.
User Needs:
Red - Primary problems
Green - Secondary problems
Blue - Latent design (Latent design is an adjective meaning present but not visible or obvious)
Red - Primary problems
Green - Secondary problems
Blue - Latent design (Latent design is an adjective meaning present but not visible or obvious)
The artifact handles most conditions The artifact works on wet surfaces The artifact load remains stable when bumped The artifact remains stable over sloped terrain The artifact doesn’t damage my goods when traveling The artifact can withstand rain and extreme sun The artifact goes where I go The artifact is can be secured for security when not traveling The artifact can be detached and used inside a supermarket The artifact is secured if left alone with personal belongings The artifact can be checked as luggage !The artifact can have a double function such as a table/chair! !The artifact can have a double function when not being used for transport like an extra seat! The artifact navigates tight spots The artifact can be used in crowded urban spaces The artifact can be parked in the same way The artifact can be park in small spaces The artifact doesn't effect the issue of the moped being parked on the street | The artifact makes transporting stuff a lot easier and quicker The artifact requires minimal user effort The artifact carries all my stuff in one trip The artifact can be loaded quickly The artifact can be unloaded quickly The artifact transports heavy stuff like file boxes The artifact transports extra helmets The artifact transports daily needs The artifact transports clothes for day and night or varied weather conditions The artifact can be conveniently lifted and moved when loaded The artifact can carry the equivalent of a weekly shop The artifact can carry long objects The artifact fits unobtrusively into my life The artifact consumes little of my living space when stored The artifact is affordable The artifact can be stored in the home The artifact can stay on the bike The artifact can be foldable/flexible The artifact can be light enough to carry The artifact handles stuff of different sizes and shapes The artifact holds a 5-gallon water jug without spilling | The artifact evokes admiration from onlookers The artifact is not geeky The artifact is a rugged piece of gear, not a cheap gadget The artifact is practically invisible when not loaded with stuff The artifact is distinctive yet cool The artifact is fashionable The artifact is creatively individual The artifact is a mobile base of operations The artifact accommodates little, easily lost items like mobile and keys The artifact is able to store the legal/insurance for the moped The artifact allows convenient access to all my stuff when loaded The artifact rests in a stable position The artifact is safe to have The artifact protects my stuff The artifact doesn’t collect water The artifact protects my groceries from damage The artifact keeps my stuff dry in the rain The artifact protects my stuff from dirt and mud on the ground Safety The artifact does not produce and unsafe situation for other road users The artifact doesn’t obscure vision The artifact distributes weight evenly on the bike The artifact enhances safely on the road The artifact can be uniquely identified as mine |