Design Proposal Emily Lin DES 131 SS1 16
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table of contents Overview
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purpose
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inspiration
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production/ cost
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We currently live in the age of technology, meaning we carry our electronics with us everywhere. From phones to laptops to tablets, we are required to bring various elements that keep our electronics going. The various chargers, wires, and accessories that we bring with us can often be a hassle due to the intertwining of foot long wires and cluttering of bulky charging devices and gadgets. Instead of throwing all our products into one backpack, briefcase, or luggage, we should be able to safely store them within one bag without the fear of them getting tangled. 4
With the new “store it� travel accessories bag, all your electronic components could be stored in a single pouch. Every wire, charger, or powerpack will have its own place so that nothing is ever tangled, allowing it to be easily accessed as needed. The compact shape of the bag will allow for it to fit into any bag and the adjustable straps can adjust the size to which the user would like the pouch to be. One single bag could be the thing to save time and energy when it comes to our electronics.
purpose Statistics of electronic ownership in America:
90% computer
90% cellphone
42% tablet
32% e-reader
Taken from : http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/p20-569.pdf
There is nothing worse than walking to school or sitting at work and wanting to pull out your earphones to jam to your newest song obsession only to realize that your earphones have been tangled into a unsolvable knot within itself and the elements of your bag. It is easy to just throw everything in your bag, especially with your busy daily schedules.
However, with laziness, comes consequences. To solve this problem, the new “store it� travel accessories bag will simplify the packing process of storing your electronic wires and chargers, allowing for a simple solution to a common problem. The purpose of this product is to easily organize all your electronic needs into one single bag.
Technology has taken over our lifestyles and bringing them around should be easy. With this product, all wires and electronic accessories will have an organized place to prevent any future discomfort or annoyances. Wires will no longer be tangled and everything will be put in a place that is easily accessible.
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inspiration
This product is inspired by the Mondero Old Money Purse from Pitumarca, Peru. In Peru, these bags were used to hold money and were often stitched with the hair of ancestors to show the symbolism and honor of family. I drew inspiration from this bag when creating this product because of the impact technology has on us now. This bag was carried everywhere and similar to this bag, it has been hardly seen for people in our generation to leave without their electronics. The large impact that our electronic equipment has on us today is relatable to the value of money. Without it people seem unable to function.
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production/cost
To allow for a customizable yet affordable product, the consumer can decide what is necessary or unnecessary for their lifestyle. There will be a small, medium, and large for the base pouch, priced at $12, $15, and $17. Then according to the preference of the user, they can choose what to add. The zippered pockets will come in three sizes as well, with large being $7, medium $6 and small $5. The consumer will have the ability to choose how many they would like to add and where they would like to place them. This will be the same for the wire holders, which will be priced at $2 each. Each “piece� of the pouch will be considered at a specified cost and these elements can be attached or removed at anytime.
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