Week2

Assignment #2.1: Design Problem Definition

Posted on Wed May 8 10:36 PM

My gap, updated

Take better and more immersive video with regular digital cameras while riding a bicycle, motorcycle, skiing, skating or other kind of similar action sports.

Problem statements

In what way may I...

• Have fun, enjoy life and help others enjoy life as well.
• Tell better stories, communicate, entertain and connect with people by sharing my life experiences with them, while having fun in the process. 
• Be able to share good quality immersive videos with my friends, family and community.
• (*) Take better and more immersive video with regular digital cameras while riding a bicycle, motorcycle, skiing, skating or other kind of similar action sports.
• Provide more control and flexibility, so you can take videos while doing action activities without being hindered by the video-taking activity. 
• Finding a lightweight, simple, sturdy and inexpensive solution so you can easily take videos while doing anything else.

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Assignment #2.2: Finding User Needs

Posted on Wed May 8 10:47 PM

Gap Refined

Camera Mount: To take better and more immersive video with regular digital cameras while riding a bicycle, motorcycle, skiing, etc.

Feedback on finding user needs

It was interesting talking with other users and conducting interviews on a product that doesn't yet exist. The user needs and feedback were surprising, and made me re-think the idea I originally had. It is very valuable to conduct this kind of interviews so you can re-frame your problems and value. Sometimes the users don't have a lot of time so it would be good to motivate them somehow to share their time and valuable feedback with you.

User needs list

1. Camera mount is tough
2. Camera mount is durable
3. Camera mount can survive a lot of vibration
4. Camera mount protects the camera under rain (!)
5. Camera mount is weather proof
6. Camera mount is water proof
7. Camera mount protects the camera from impact
8. Camera mount works in extreme cold
9. Camera mount works in extreme heat
10. Camera mount requires minimum (or no) maintenance
11. Camera mount protects the camera when used at high speeds (ie. motorcycle)
12. Camera mount is tightly fastened with the camera (camera doesn't fall off)
13. Camera mount is adaptable
14. Camera mount has a quick release function for the camera (!)
15. Camera mount fits most sizes of people
16. Camera mount fits many kinds of cameras
17. Camera mount lets you manipulate your camera
18. Camera mount lets you decide on the position and angle of the camera (!)
19. Camera mount provides a way to prevent excessive vibration in the video (!)
20. Camera mount is easy to use
21. Camera mount adapts with the camera in seconds
22. Camera mount easily couples with a backpack
23. Camera mount prevents cameras from dangling
24. Camera mount provides a way to include a flashlight
25. Camera mount looks cool
26. Camera mount is non intrusive
27. Camera mount is inconspicous
28. Camera mount doesn't look cheap or "ghetto"
29. Camera mount can be machine washed
30. Camera mount can be taken on your pocket
31. Camera mount is of good build quality 
32. Camera mount is lightweight
33. Camera mount doesn't break easily
34. Camera mount can be easily fixed
35. Camera mount is comfortable (!)
36. Camera mount tolerates abuse
37. Camera mount supports high speeds
38. Camera mount is inexpensive

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Assignment #2.3: Visual Expression

Posted on Wed May 8 11:58 PM

Here are the sketches for the Visual Expression assignment.