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Jayson Krepps Pat McDonough Michael Vashlishan Greg Cohen. Rocket Toothbrush. October 16, 2008. Outline. Find a need Toothbrush designed for children Conceptualization Create a theme kids will be interested in Find out what target customers want
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Jayson Krepps Pat McDonough Michael Vashlishan Greg Cohen Rocket Toothbrush October 16, 2008
Outline • Find a need • Toothbrush designed for children • Conceptualization • Create a theme kids will be interested in • Find out what target customers want • External and Internal searches conducted • Preliminary Design • Features implemented • Narrowing down to final design concept • Detailed Design • Rocket ship design prototype assembly • Collaboration of all ideas to perfect prototype • Production
Revised Problem Statement • Through the consideration of the needs and wants of the customers, the design must incorporate a lot of functionality at a low cost while being appealing to the buyer. • The toothbrush must be able to withstand the kid’s clumsy actions. Also, the final design must be easy to hold and operate. • Target age: 7+
Engineering Analysis (All Values are Approximated) Plastic = 3.00 Motor = 1.50 Decal = 0.15 Bristles = 0.10 Battery = 2.00 Rubber = 0.50 Etc= 2.50 Total= $ 9.75 Affordability? YES!
Conclusion The device meets the requirements by the consumer well through - Diverse Functionality - Comfortable and Durable Components - Easy of Use - Exciting Theme This rocket electric toothbrush is just the beginning of a new generation of highly functional and interesting dental devices. For kids, brushing their teeth at morning and at night will become their favorite times of day.