Bike-to-Shelf System for Nigerian Marketplace

1. Black Box Human power to transport I Energy Durable and sturdy Material Abstract Our objective for “Project 2: Design for Emerging Markets” was to develop a shelf system that can be strapped onto a bicycle, carry goods very securely and open up to provide table space to display the items for potential buyers. We explored this type of product by using concepts generated from every member in our group, deciding which designs would be most beneficial and researching patents regarding any type structures that would impede us in our progression. After this very extensive research, we found a product that we think will revolutionize the mobile sales of goods in the street. Weighted Hierarchal Customer Needs List Obtained from Focus Group and Individual Interviews Bike-to-Shelf System for Nigerian Marketplace AHP Pairwise Comparison Chart to Determine Weighting for Main Objective Categories Concept Improvement Through Creative Methods Materials Selection Design Matrix for Material Selection I: Durable materials are generally heavy and would be difficult to transport Concept Generation Conclusion Overall, the project was very successful in developing a product that would help fulfil every street merchant’s need of a swift way to sell their goods in the communal market. Our team came up with an efficient bike-to-shelf system that can carry goods securely strapped to a bike then opens up to provide table space displaying the items to potential buyers. The folded table is strapped on top of a shelf that is clamped to the bike. The table legs and a tarp for weather protection are stored within the folded table. When the table is detached, unfolded, and assembled the four legs slide easily into each of the holes drilled into the corners of the table. The design minimizes the skill and effort of assembly and the folded table will be taller than it is wide making it more portable both of these important factors appeal to the customer needs ease of assembly and portability. Our product consists of fairly simple and low cost materials. The major materials used are six stainless steel hinges, three sheets of polyethylene, a small tarp, and four pieces of white oak for the legs. Most of which are recyclable and are not harmful to the environment. In addition it will not cause any pollution since it only requires manpower so our product is as eco-friendly as it can possibly be. Cost and Life Cycle Cost Final Design Team 5 DaratuDerga, Matt Murphy, Frankie Reluzco, Kristen Van Tilburg