Smartphone Accessory Design Project

Smartphone Accessory Design ProjectBy Jordin Tafoya

PurposeTo design a smartphone accessory for mass customization.RequirementsWho makes up the potential target market for the customized accessory?Teens and young adultsWhat are some of the key functional, emotional, and psychological needs of the target market?It should be strong, attractive looking, and light weight.What purpose(s) will the accessory serve?To protect your phone and make your phone look better and more customizedWhat is your schedule for completion?6-10 hours for the design phaseIdeate #1

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Final DesignI chose the Green Lantern case, because:

Simple design

Green Lantern is my favorite of the four super hero cases that I designed.

PrototypeI used a pink silicon iPhone 5 caseUsed an X-Acto Knife to cut the Green Lantern symbol out of the back

UnderstandWho makes up the potential target market for the customized accessory?Teens and young adults

What are some of the key functional, emotional, and psychological needs of the target market?It should be strong, attractive looking, and light weight.

UnderstandWhat purpose(s) will the accessory serve?To protect your phone and make your phone more attractive

How much will the accessory sell for?$10-$25

What is your schedule for completion?6-10 hours for the design phases

RefineResourceshttp://www.strapya-world.com/products/63124.htmlhttp://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/onlinestore/5582754/captain_america_avengers_1_iphone_5_case/handmade/accessories/cases/cell_phonehttp://society6.com/whosyourdeddy/Green-Lantern-UMt_iPhone-Casehttps://shop.brando.com/iPhone-5-5S-The-New-52-DC-Comics-Characters-3D-Protective-Case-Superman_p10360c304d4.html