Prototyping Plan

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Prototyping Plan

Prototyping Goals

The type of feedback that will be most helpful for refining and improving my product idea is:

  • Specific feedback on the size and weight of the cooler and how it fits into their daily routines and bags.
  • Suggestions for alternative materials or designs that could enhance the cooler's durability and user appeal.
  • Suggestions for improving the layout to make it easier to organize and access insulin pens and other supplies.
  • Suggestions for additional features or improvements to the app that could enhance the user experience.

Prototype Features

I will be prototyping the following features of the insulin portable cooler:

Feature
Importance
What to learn
Temperature display
Ensures that users can monitor the internal temperature of the cooler
feedback on the readability and usability of the display in different lighting conditions.
Insulin compartment
Secure storage specifically designed for insulin pens or vials, ensuring they are held in place and protected from damage.
feedback on the ease of accessing and organizing insulin within the compartment.
Needle compartment
Helps users keep their diabetes supplies organized and reduces the risk of losing or damaging needles.
feedback on the accessibility and convenience of the needle compartment and adequacy of the space in holding the required number of needles or syringes.
Foam insulation for fall-shock protection.
Protects the insulin and other supplies from physical shocks and impacts, reducing the risk of damage during transportation.
Effectiveness of the foam insulation in protecting insulin and needles during drops or impacts.

Prototype Media

How will you prototype and share these features with others to get their feedback?

I plan to create paper pouch that would represent the portable insulin cooler. By adding all the features and using pens to represent the insulin injections, I will share the details of the product and its importance to my classmates and make sure to get helpful feedbacks.

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Test Plan:

Q1) Assume you are a very active person whos spends most of his time in the sunlight. As a diabetic, how effective will this product be to you?

Q2) Take a look at the available features, Digital Temp display, Storage compartment, Foam protection. What do you think? Any recommendations?

Q3) If there would be an app that connect by bluetooth to the cooler that add features like temperature control, send alerts and warnings, would you use it?