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Contents 1 Report 2: Market Research and Design Concepts 1.1 Executive Summary 1.2 Phase 2 Overview 1.3 Market Research 1.3.1 Product Reviews 1.3.2 User Interviews 1.3.3 Use Study Observation 1.3.4 Expert Interviews 1.3.5 Main Discoveries 1.4 Design Concepts 1.4.1 Build Your Own Scooter 1.4.2 Hand or Foot Operated Disk Brakes 1.4.3 Improved Storage Capabilities 1.4.4 Hover Scooter 1.5 Competitor Products 1.5.1 Build Your Own Scooter Competition 1.5.2 Brake Competition 1.5.3 Storage Competition 1.5.4 Hover Competition 1.6 Next Steps 1.7 Conclusions 1.8 Appendix A: List of 100+ Brainstormed Ideas 1.9 Appendix B: Patent Search 1.10 References

Report 2: Market Research and Design Concepts

Executive Summary

summarize work done, findings

Phase 2 Overview

Team member roles, Description of our work in this phase

Market Research

Intro and Key Findings

Product Reviews

User Interviews

Use Study Observation

Expert Interviews

Main Discoveries

(in more detail than in key findings section)

Design Concepts

List 4 top designs here in a brief description.

Build Your Own Scooter

Hand or Foot Operated Disk Brakes

Improved Storage Capabilities

Hover Scooter

Competitor Products

Build Your Own Scooter Competition

Brake Competition

Storage Competition

Hover Competition

Next Steps

picture of Gantt chart, what we hope to accomplish in the next phase.

Conclusions

Our key findings in detail, and which opportunity we intend to pursue and why. A hypothetical user scenario.

Appendix A: List of 100+ Brainstormed Ideas

1. smoother ride

• 2. better wheel technology
• 3. spherical wheels for omnidirectional motion
• 4. collapsible wheels
• 5. greater energy output with less input
• 6. easier collapsibility
• 7. lighter
• 8. more portable
• 9. adding a carrier for accessories (something to carry items)
• 10. adding more telescoping rods for taller riders
• 11. greener material usage
• 12. wider deck for comfort
• 13. multiseasonal scooter
• 14. ski scooter
• 15. winterized scooter
• 16. heated wheels
• 17. anti lock breaks
• 18. hand break wiring system to back wheel
• 19. turning system
• 20. brake system that doesn't rub against the wheel so much
• 21. better folding mechanism
• 22. no more release buttons
• 23. bigger release buttons
• 24. safety latches
• 25. trick friendly
• 26. better braking mechanism
• 27. expandable foot deck
• 28. taller tube
• 29. claw break for spherical wheels
• 30. foot operated disc brakes
• 31. extra padding at the bottom of wheel to reduce wearing
• 32. additional safety pieces to components
• 33. cleaning attachments on the back wheel (mop, broom)
• 34. strap for easy carrying
• 35. foot latch to release and hold (fold in and fold out) the foot deck when going in and out of buildings
• 36. roll the folded scooter like a cart or suitcase when in buildings
• 37. something to stop the deck hitting against your leg when carrying it
• 38. integrated backpack carrier
• 39. stronger wheels
• 40. inflatable wheels
• 41. sturdier steering mechanism
• 42. more clearance
• 43. electronically adjustable steering
• 44. speed sensitive steering
• 45. Bluetooth on scooter
• 46. Wifi on scooter
• 47. Mobile hotspot scooter
• 48. Power generator scooter
• 49. Charge devices from mechanical power
• 50. Carrier for water bottle or cell phone
• 51. Kickstand
• 52. Scooter that can tow things
• 53. Drop down safety wheels
• 54. Hover scooter
• 55. Jet scooter
• 56. Water ski scooter
• 57. Floating scooter
• 58. Hockey stick integratible scooter
• 59. Ice skate scooter
• 60. Headlight
• 61. Glow in the dark scooter
• 62. Scooter with leash attachment
• 63. Training wheels on scooter
• 64. Speakers integrated
• 65. Off road scooter with huge wheels
• 66. Laser tag scooter
• 67. Paintball scooter
• 68. Headphone integrated wrapping mechanism
• 69. Scooter with kicking attachment for kickball or beating up little kids
• 70. Customizable decals
• 71. Kit of decorations for scooter
• 72. Build your own scooter
• 73. Bumper scooters
• 74. Pogo stick/scooter combo
• 75. Make it easier to disassemble or repair/simplify design
• 76. Scooter/hang glider combo
• 77. Gps on scooter
• 78. ekg scooter
• 79. heart rate monitor scooter
• 80. integrated track your workout system
• 81. variable resistance for workouts
• 82. scooter sled
• 83. laptop carrier on scooter
• 84. umbrella scooter
• 85. solar panel scooter
• 86. sand scooter
• 87. fan on that scooter that runs on generated energy
• 88. scooter that can sell back energy grid
• 89. wind-powered scooter
• 90. scooter that can carry your pets
• 91. scooter that carries pet toys
• 92. water gun scooter
• 93. sprinkler scooter
• 94. scooter lawn mower w/ all-terrain wheel on front
• 95. shovel scooter
• 96. leaf blower scooter
• 97. snow blower scooter
• 98. weed whacker scooter
• 99. scooter storage compartment in foot deck
• 100. chair scooter
• 101. locking mechanism
• 102. scooter w/ sail
• 103. tank scooter
• 104. tandem scooter

Appendix B: Patent Search

References