Lawnmower carrier
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When first examining and dissecting our product, we intended on modifying the lawn mower in a way that would improve its usability, functionality, or performance. We wanted to improve the actual product so that it could better serve the user. Our potential ideas for improvement included a remodeled and ameliorated suspension system to allow for a more even lawn cut, or perhaps a blade speedometer to warn the user if the blades were dropping below an indicated stall-out speed. However, after performing market research and analysis, we realized that it would be difficult to improve upon a product that countless designers had spent time inventing. We spoke with some local retailers, service repairmen, and even our group member Alex, who had cut lawns independently for eleven years. We determined that one of the most significant issues with lawn mower wasn't necessarily the mowing, rather the transportation of the mower itself. Several people that we spoke with commented on how dirty, labor-intensive, and time-consuming this process could be, especially if the user did not have an appropriate vehicle for transportation. Therefore, we chose to explore the market of trailer hitch attachments that could serve to transit a lawn mower. | When first examining and dissecting our product, we intended on modifying the lawn mower in a way that would improve its usability, functionality, or performance. We wanted to improve the actual product so that it could better serve the user. Our potential ideas for improvement included a remodeled and ameliorated suspension system to allow for a more even lawn cut, or perhaps a blade speedometer to warn the user if the blades were dropping below an indicated stall-out speed. However, after performing market research and analysis, we realized that it would be difficult to improve upon a product that countless designers had spent time inventing. We spoke with some local retailers, service repairmen, and even our group member Alex, who had cut lawns independently for eleven years. We determined that one of the most significant issues with lawn mower wasn't necessarily the mowing, rather the transportation of the mower itself. Several people that we spoke with commented on how dirty, labor-intensive, and time-consuming this process could be, especially if the user did not have an appropriate vehicle for transportation. Therefore, we chose to explore the market of trailer hitch attachments that could serve to transit a lawn mower. | ||
| - | After examining the market for trailers and the sort, we realized that there wasn't really a product that was convenient for the independent lawn-mowing businessman. One can see from the photo below that the majority of trailers are much to cumbersome and expensive for a non-commercial entrepreneur. | + | After examining the market for trailers and the sort, we realized that there wasn't really a product that was convenient for the independent lawn-mowing businessman. One can see from the photo below that the majority of trailers are much to cumbersome and expensive for a non-commercial entrepreneur. |
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Lawn Mower Carrier
Overview
Market Analysis
When first examining and dissecting our product, we intended on modifying the lawn mower in a way that would improve its usability, functionality, or performance. We wanted to improve the actual product so that it could better serve the user. Our potential ideas for improvement included a remodeled and ameliorated suspension system to allow for a more even lawn cut, or perhaps a blade speedometer to warn the user if the blades were dropping below an indicated stall-out speed. However, after performing market research and analysis, we realized that it would be difficult to improve upon a product that countless designers had spent time inventing. We spoke with some local retailers, service repairmen, and even our group member Alex, who had cut lawns independently for eleven years. We determined that one of the most significant issues with lawn mower wasn't necessarily the mowing, rather the transportation of the mower itself. Several people that we spoke with commented on how dirty, labor-intensive, and time-consuming this process could be, especially if the user did not have an appropriate vehicle for transportation. Therefore, we chose to explore the market of trailer hitch attachments that could serve to transit a lawn mower. After examining the market for trailers and the sort, we realized that there wasn't really a product that was convenient for the independent lawn-mowing businessman. One can see from the photo below that the majority of trailers are much to cumbersome and expensive for a non-commercial entrepreneur.
Design Documentation
