Monday, January 31, 2011

Group meet 31st January: Initial Ideas and brainstorming


Here are the ideas that were put forth during the monday meeting.
Garbage Organizing System
Problems:
 Recycling is problematic
 Having big or several bins is impractical
 Garbage needs to be taken out frequently
 Sometimes the garbage gets smelly
Possible Solution:
"Revolution of the garbage system"
 Compartmentalization of Garbage bins to enable separation of garbage.
 Easy to use and adjust garbage dividers.

The new Shopping basket
Problem:
 Large amount of shopping is hard to carry
 Currently available trolley bags are unattractive
 There is no possibility to separate
 Associated with older people
 No separation as a result no provision for fragile objects
 Its not compact
Possible Solution:
 A multipurpose collapsible hand carry bag
 Unisex: back straps for boys and side straps for the girls
 Compartments can be made and adjusted

Kitchen Cabinet Organizer
Problem:
 Messy
 Space constraints
 Hard to organize when you have a small space to work with
Possible Solution:
 Pull out drawers to utilize hard to reach spaces
 Hanging bags from vacuum hooks for fruits, etc.
 Adjustable separators within cabinet

Shaving Mirror
Problem:
 Steam accumulates on mirror making visibility low
Possible solution:
 Vacuum mechanism to prevent steaming up of mirrors
 Must be compatible across different shower types
 It shouldn't be heavy
 Easily movable and extendable

Laptop Platform
Problem:
 Uncomfortable to sit with Laptop on lap for too long
 Base of laptop gets too hot
 Position or placement is uncomfortable
Possible solutions:
 Tray like system with adjustable levels or heights
 Base is equipped with cooling fan or holes for heat to escape
Reminder Light/ sound
Problem:
 Long list of things to do
 Forgetfulness might lead to skipping of one or two eg. keys
Possible Solution:
 Reminder system 
 Light/ Sound/ interactive system 
 This serves as a checklist of things to do or check for before leaving home

Money logger
Problem
 Rely on memory to keep track of spendings
 Balancing incoming with outgoing can be tricky
 Obvious solution is to use a book
Possible Solution:
 Using a book is boring and tedious
 A memory logger stick wherein you can scan expenses as they occur
 This stick could be integrated with your computer or online banking system

Making Lunches:
Problem:
 Process is boring and uninteresting
 No incentive
Possible Solution:
 Provide added incentive for making lunch 




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