Paper towel dispenser redesign
From DDL Wiki
(→Competitors and Pugh Chart) |
(→Competitors and Pugh Chart) |
||
| Line 54: | Line 54: | ||
*Xlerator Hand Dryer<ref name="Xlerator Details">http://www.exceldryer.com/Products/xlerator.asp</ref> | *Xlerator Hand Dryer<ref name="Xlerator Details">http://www.exceldryer.com/Products/xlerator.asp</ref> | ||
| + | |||
[[Image:PTD_Xcel.jpg]] | [[Image:PTD_Xcel.jpg]] | ||
Revision as of 01:57, 6 October 2009
Contents |
Executive Summary
Market Research and Observations
This is where usability study goes.
Top Stakeholders' Needs
Sketches and Descriptions of New Designs
Competitors and Pugh Chart
Competitors Looking at other products, we found that the main competitors to the Kimberly-Clark In-Sight Sanitouch 09990 to be other designs of paper towel dispensers and air dryers. Below we listed the most significant models and also what we deemed the best competitors.
- Lever Arm Dispenser<ref name="Lever Arm Details">http://www.restockit.com/Dispenser-Insight-Roll-Towel-Smoke-Gray--(09736KIM)---TOP-SELLER!.html</ref>
Kimberly-Clark In-Sight Lev-R-Matic II 09736
This lever-operated paper towel dispenser requires the user to pull down on the lever to advance the paper. To increase the length of the paper, the user must use the lever more than once. There are some variations on this design, where some of the levers are along the bottom of the dispenser. This can allow the user to use their arm or elbow to advance the towel, instead of using their hands. Overall, these are dispensers are fairly reliable and do not jam.
Pros: Translucent, smoked plastic makes it easier to see when paper towel is almost empty. Works relatively well with no jams.
Cons: Must touch lever to advance paper (not hygienic). If you want a long sheet, you must pull down the lever several times.
Cost: $53.00
Price per 8" x 400' paper towel roll: $3.33
- Touchless Electronic Dispenser<ref name=" Touchless Electronic Details">http://www.restockit.com/Smart-Roll-Towel-Electronic-Dispenser-(SANT1400TBK).html</ref>
San Jamar T1400TBK Black Smart System with iQ Electronic Sensor
This dispenser is an electric dispenser that releases paper from a sensor to detect hand motion. It is powered by four D-sized batteries. The advantage of using a sensor, is that the user does not need to touch anything on the machine to advance the paper, and only has to touch the towel that he/she is using. The dispenser also has a variety of advanced features.
Pros: Hand sensor (hygienic). Paper length and delay adjustment. Replaceable drive module. Downloadable data usage to PDA. Relatively few jams. Break-resistant plastic.
Cons: Electric sensor may not "see" hand at first. Battery life. May take long to get multiple sheets.
Price: $126
Price per 8" x 400' paper towel roll: $3.33
- Xlerator Hand Dryer<ref name="Xlerator Details">http://www.exceldryer.com/Products/xlerator.asp</ref>
- Dyson Airblade<ref name="Dyson Details">http://www.dysonairblade.com/homepage.asp</ref>
Gantt Chart
Summary and Recommendations
Team Member Roles
References
<references/>
Appendix
(100 ideas)
