Tuesday, 6 July 2010
[Football.net - Prototype 1]
1st Picture: Back view of Football.net
2nd Picture: Hinges at each end of the poles
3rd Picture: Hinges at top center of each frame
4th Picture: Diameter of PVC tubes measuring approx 1cm
5th Picture: Front view of Football.net
6th - 9th Pictures: Step by step demonstration of transforming goalpost to ball carrier, or one that enable portability
INVENTIONS. INNOVATIONS. INSPIRATIONS.
19:33
19:33
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
[Football.net - VERSION 3]
The improved version and decided solution is this current innovation. Basically it still consists of metal posts and nets, but this only has two main pieces of metal, hence making it easy to create. There are two metal frames of exactly the same dimensions, connected by a hinge at each end. The hinge could be locked or loosened to either expand or contract the goalpost. There is also a tip at one side of the goalpost to ensure spare parts of the loose net could be tied up after being tucked in. There is another hinge in the centre of each metal frame in order for the product to be folded into another half, which is eventully 1/4 the actual size, hence reducing bulk of product and ensuring it was user friendly. Football.net Version 3 is the most accomplished and successful as compared to the previous two, as it is feasible, practicle, less bulky with matching dimensions for both goalpost and ball carrier alike.
MENTOR'S COMMENTS: [APPROVED]
- Drastic improvement and editions from previous two versions
- Serves purpose well by solving all problems initiated
- Feasible and practical, as there are few metal pieces (just two metal frames) and 4 hinges
- Included other features such as tip to enhance tidiness and appeal
- Goalpost dimensions fit those of the ball carrier when transformed due to the "halfed metal frame"
- Need to locate a factory and have it approve manufacturing your product
INVENTIONS. INNOVATIONS. INSPIRATIONS.
23:13
23:13
Monday, 5 April 2010
[Football.net - VERSION 2]
This time round, it only has two metal poles with each having two joints at the same area, hence allowing the metal poles to bend. The net would fit along and between the two poles with a separate part as the net at the back of the goalposts. The ends of the metal poles would be standing up on the ground and the side netting and top netting are all part of the bigger piece of net in the middle of the two poles.
MENTOR'S COMMENTS: [IMPROVED BUT STILL IMPRACTICAL]
- Attempted to improve but only slightly
- Still impractical and not workable as the small metal poles would not be able to stand upright and even if they did the goalposts would be unsteady and topple with any impact of the ball
- May be too bulky and dimensions could not compromise both goalposts and net carriers
- Difficult to transform into a net carrier from the current goalpost form
- Ball would escape from the back of goalpost as the net behind serves no purpose as it is loose and not fixed or connected to the goalpost entirely
INVENTIONS. INNOVATIONS. INSPIRATIONS.
17:10
17:10
[Football.net - VERSION 1]
Problems:
We came up with a product called the Football.net, which is a goalpost that can be transformed into a ball carrier. This ensures that avid footballers would be able to carry their ball around and have a suitable, proper goalpost to play with at certain locations such as an open grass patch or void deck.
- The ball would dirty one's hand and shirt when carried around.
- Net carriers are one way for users to carry the balls around, yet it lacks purpose and seems pointless.
- Another form of carrier used frequently is the plastic bag but it is neither trendy nor appealing.
- The location where the ball is played at may lack actual goalposts, eg. void deck, grass patch.
We came up with a product called the Football.net, which is a goalpost that can be transformed into a ball carrier. This ensures that avid footballers would be able to carry their ball around and have a suitable, proper goalpost to play with at certain locations such as an open grass patch or void deck.
Factors to consider:
The product should consist of a net meant for carrying the ball around and it should be attached easily to metal, possibly aluminium, poles, which has hinges to enable the metal poles to bend towards each other. They could be bent open to become a goalposts or be bent back into the separate poles to become a net carrier. Tags would be located on one end of each pole to direct users and guide them when folding the metal poles together into a bundle. The net sagging out from the bent poles would then be able to fit the ball.- durable
- practical
- light weight
- suitable dimensions for goalposts
- yet not too bulky as a ball carrier
- purposeful
- not overly expensive
- simple and user friendly, not elaborated or complicated
Taget Audience:
- Avid Footballers
- Usually Teenagers or Schoolboys and Girls
- Any Ball Owner (who frequently plays soccer)
- Eventually Sports Outlets as Sellers
Steps:
- Conduct surveys mainly with avid football fans and players
- Evaluate responses
- Re-think solutions
- Evaluate ideas
- Create prototype
- Approach sports outlets
- Possibly work with sports companies
MENTOR'S COMMENTS: [FEASIBLE BUT HAS TO IMPROVE]
- Good problem statements and unique idea
- But not practical, difficult or impossible to make due to too many hinges for poles
- May be too bulky and dimensions could not compromise both goalposts and net carriers
- May not be neat, appealing and user-friendly
- Should attempt to improve on current idea
INVENTIONS. INNOVATIONS. INSPIRATIONS.
09:40
09:40
[The Nike Sling]
Overview of The Nike Sling
Velcro Depiction at back of Pad
Problems:
A nylon pad big enough to hold a typical Nike bottle, where flexible, stretchable straps could be pulled to fit Nike bottle before snapping tight. There is also a small container to cover the bottle cap to prevent water from spilling. The user could slot his arm in to carry the pad with the bottle, or just have a strap to sling the pad around the user's body. Other features like a coin or phone pouch could be provided.
- Nike bottles have become a trend among teenagers and children espceially
- However users have to carry Nike bottles in their hands due to the lack of a sling
- Not comfortable for the user and is troublesome
- As Nike bottles have a spray function, water may spill or leak out when placed in bags
A nylon pad big enough to hold a typical Nike bottle, where flexible, stretchable straps could be pulled to fit Nike bottle before snapping tight. There is also a small container to cover the bottle cap to prevent water from spilling. The user could slot his arm in to carry the pad with the bottle, or just have a strap to sling the pad around the user's body. Other features like a coin or phone pouch could be provided.
Factors:
The product should consist of a nylon pad and a cloth strap. The nylon pad would have two tight straps which could be pulled and snapped to hold the bottle in place. A small cover would be necessary to prevent water from spilling from the sprayhole. The strap would be made of durable cloth material where there's a buckle to either lengthen or shorten to suit the user's height and appeal. The strap could be detached from the pad due to the presence of the velcro at the back of the pad. Other features which may be available is a coin or phone pouch. - durable
- practical
- suitable pad size
- light weight
- not too expensive
- purposeful
- appealing
- unique
- strong straps
- nylon material or waterproof rubber
Taget Audience:
- Children, Teenagers and Adults (No age limit)
- Anyone in possesion of a Nike bottle
- People who follow trend and fashion
- Others still without a water bottle and looking for one
Steps:
- Conduct surveys mainly with Nike bottle owners
- Evaluate responses
- Re-think solutions
- Evaluate ideas
- Create prototype
- Conduct second survey
- Approach Nike factory to request permission to co-operate
- If successful, finally approach sports outlets to commercialise product
MENTOR'S COMMENTS: [FEASIBLE BUT NOT RELEVANT]
- Idea is practical and unique, but not related to Innovations
- More of a fashion and trend design, but not an invention to solve daily problems
- Have to approach Nike to commercialise and work on their bottles before starting
- Product similar to Crumpler's sling bags, a copyrighted product
- May seem a simple change and improvement on the current Crumpler pad
INVENTIONS. INNOVATIONS. INSPIRATIONS.
09:08
09:08
Monday, 6 April 2009
[Holey Tray]
Problems:
A possibly multi-layered tray to transport more contents at one go. Also, holes would be present and fitting in order for the bowls and cups to be placed in them and prevent toppling and unsteadiness, hence resulting in safer usage as well. There may even be a container on the tray for storage and classification of coins and notes, which may be used as change for the customers.
- Trays are all flat and only serve the purpose of transporting food and beverages
- Spilling and wastage of food may occur as contents are hard to balance on trays
- May also result in scalds and burns on unfortunate users of current trays
- Oil and food remains may stick on tray and hence is hard to clear or wash off
A possibly multi-layered tray to transport more contents at one go. Also, holes would be present and fitting in order for the bowls and cups to be placed in them and prevent toppling and unsteadiness, hence resulting in safer usage as well. There may even be a container on the tray for storage and classification of coins and notes, which may be used as change for the customers.
Factors:
The product should be two trays connected by a handle hence being multi-layered. This enables stall vendors to make less trips to and fro to serve the customers. Also, holes would be present in the tray to suit the various sizes of bowls and cups, hence preventing the food contents from toppling as a result of unsteadiness. This ensures safety usage (prevents scalds and burns from hot contents) and reduces food wastage. Other features which may be present is a container with separate compartments to classify notes and coins used as change for the customers.
- durable
- practical
- non bulky
- light
- sizes of holes may either vary or be fixed
- purposeful
- cheap
- multi-layered
Taget Audience:
- Stall vendors in food centres (without self service)
- Certain fast food outlets using utensils and cutlery (Pepper Lunch restaurants)
- Possibly in bigger homes where maids are required to serve a larger amount of food over a greater distance
Steps:
- Conduct surveys mainly with food stall vendors in hawker centres and food courts
- Evaluate responses
- Re-think solutions
- Evaluate ideas
- Create prototype
- Conduct second survey
MENTOR'S COMMENTS: [NOT FEASIBLE]
- Not possible to suit all sizes of cutlery and hence holes idea may be ineffective
- Providing other features such as coin compartments is just and improvement from the actual product, hence making the idea less innovative
- May not appear appealing
- Possibly slightly bulky and heavy due to multi layered tray
INVENTIONS. INNOVATIONS. INSPIRATIONS.
19:58
19:58