3-IN-1 DUSTBINGROUP 3-31

Group members:

Chiam Jia-En 2P405

Liu Zheng Dao 2P415

Ong Jing Heng Shaun 2P419

Tioh Qi Kun 2P429

CONTENTS

About Current problems Blueprints Features /Advantages Similar Products/Comparison Possible Problems/Solution Market Plan Q & A

ABOUT

Dustbin for home and office use Meant for simple and convenient usage Contains 3 features - Storage Space - Hooks - Compressor

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD…

Problems we face- Overflowing dustbin- Inconvenient to clear bin - Not easy to replace plasticbag- Unsightly for other people.

Observed from surroundings Asked from 20 people

WE HAVE DEVISED A SOLUTION

Introducing the 3 in 1 Hands Free

Convenient dustbin!

3 SIMPLE FEATURES

Storage Space (Convenient replacement of plastic bags)

Hooks for securing the plastic bag Rubbish compressor

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Contains plastic bags At the bottom of the Dustbin -Dustbin contains a “false” bottom Advantages No need to waste time finding another plastic bag for replacement. The plastic bags need not be replaced regularly . Extra space at the bottom makes the dustbin convenient for users

who usually do not have the habit of storing plastic bags.

HOOKS Allows user to “hook” the plastic bag to the dustbin Located inside at the top of the dustbin -opposite ends

Advantages Faster and less-troublesome for user to attach plastic bag to

the dustbin Convenient changing of plastic bags.

COMPRESSOR(MAIN)

Allow more rubbish to be stored in the bin Done by pushing the button on top of the dustbin

Advantages Users need not clear the bin so often The bottom of the compressor can be unscrewed off and

cleaned Need not be done via a complicated process Eco-friendly as it saves more space for the litter so that the

plastic bag can be more effectively used.

COMPARISON WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

“Stomp Dustbin” “3 in 1 Hands Free Dustbin”

Materials quite expensiveVery messy and inconvenientThe plastic bag may burst -has no limit to compression

Made of cheap materialsCompressor only compresses a certain amount -does not burst the plastic bag

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS

The rubbish might not be properly compressed due to the lack of force

The hooks might rust or weaken as time passes by The rubbish may have sharper edged that may poke holes in

the plastic bag. The storage container may not be screwed on properly.

SOLUTIONS

The compressor could be a harder or more sturdy material( therefore we chose plastic)

The hooks could be made of stainless steel or a non-rusting material which is highly durable.(etc: plastic)

The indentations could be made deeper to make the putting on of the cap easier.

The plastic bag could be hooked on closer to the bottom of the bin so that even if there are holes, the rubbish would not spill out.

MARKET PLANS

Mainly Home and Office Use -Not relevant for Industrial usage Materials used are mainly plastic, so cost

would not be high Proposed Selling Price $20 - $25 -Profit made is about $5 to $10

LINKS/SOURCES

Website http://

www.wix.com/raccoonmad/3in1handsfreedustbin

http://2p4dustbingroup.wordpress.com/about/

Research Sources http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/05/26/desi

gn-is-best-with-stomping/ http://www.ciao.co.uk/sr/q-kitchen+dustbins

The End

Questions?