Question 2.1 - Design Problem Definition
We want to enjoy the life
We want to get the ultimate satisfaction
We want to enjoy our food to the fullest
We want a perfect taste
We want to better dispense the serving of salt
* Salt dispenser that dispenses a set amount of table salt consistently
Create a mechanism that secures a preset amount of salt and dispenses it
Assemble a rod with grooves and give it a reciprocating up-down motion over the distribution disc
Provide a spring to the top push knob that pushes the rod
Question 2.2 - User Needs
Refinement of my gap : Salt dispenser that dispenses a set amount of table salt consistently
Salt dispenser handles most sizes & types of table salt
Salt dispenser handles very fine grain salt
Salt dispenser handles very coarse grain salt
Salt dispenser handles salt from any supplier
Salt dispenser handles kosher salt
Salt dispenser handles changing needs of the amount of salt
! Salt dispenser releases any fixed amount of salt consistently
! Salt dispenser releases more salt every time
! Salt dispenser releases less salt every time
Salt dispenser has a measuring object to measure the amount of salt
Salt dispenser is being used in any kind of environment
Salt dispenser is being used in dry environment
Salt dispenser is being used in humid environment
Salt dispenser is being used in wet environment
Salt dispenser is being used in camping environment
Salt dispenser is user friendly
Salt dispenser is easy to open
Salt dispenser is easy to fill
Salt dispenser is easy to close
Salt dispenser is child proof
Salt dispenser is self-explanatory to use
Salt dispenser dispenses salt with little or no shaking action
The amount of salt being dispensed is visible
The amount of salt being dispensed is visible in candlelight
The amount of salt being dispensed is visible in broad sun light
! The salt dispenser has LEDs near the base powered by solar cells
Salt dispenser is small
Adult can hold the salt dispenser comfortably
Child can hold the salt dispenser comfortably
Salt dispenser is easy to carry for camping, travel or outing
Salt dispenser is easy to store on the dining table
Salt dispenser is ergonomically designed
Salt dispenser does not give stress or pain to user’s hand or wrist
Salt dispenser is easy to use
Salt dispenser is comfortable to hold and use
Salt dispenser is visually appealing
Salt dispenser has aesthetic design
Salt dispenser has modern design
Salt dispenser has art deco design
Salt dispenser has a basic cubical shape (cylinder, cone, cube, hexagon…)
Salt dispenser’s cap does not come off while in use
Salt dispenser has a stable base
Salt dispenser is easily available
Salt dispenser is available in most of the department stores
Salt dispenser is available in most of the small stores
Salt dispenser is available on the online stores
Salt dispenser is affordable
Salt dispenser is light weight
Child handles the weight easily
Salt dispenser is light enough to air ship economically in bulk quantity
Salt dispenser is simple and easy to assemble
Easy assembly justifies manufacturability
Easy and quick assembly justifies labor cost
Question 2.3 - Visual Expression II - 2D Sketches
