Product Design Specification

Product Design Specification

Performance

1.1 The product must be capable of carrying and supporting a minimum of 6 cups of coffee.

1.2. The product must keep cup damage and spillage to a minimum.

1.3. The product must be capable of supporting coffee cups of multiple sizes.

1.4. The process of placing the cups in and taking them out of the holder must be a simple as possible.

1.5. The product must not require the use of any additional components to support the cups.

1.6. The product should be capable of advertising the company which offers it to their customers.

Working Environment

2.1. Product must be fully functional within the temperature of -20 - 70˚C.

2.2. Product must be capable of capable of withstanding outdoor weather conditions for short periods of time.

2.5. The product must be able to withstand abuse from daily usage such as minor bumps and dropping.

Product cost

3.1. Cost of manufacture should not exceed 75% of selling price.

Ergonomics

4.1. The product must be suitable for male and female users’ hands between 5th and 95th percentile.

4.2. The grip or handles must be comfortable and secure.

4.3. Any movable parts on the product should be simple and cause little strain for the user.

4.4. The method of operating the product should be obvious and simple and should not require training; picture instruction should be sufficient.

4.5. The product must be ambidextrous.

Aesthetics

5.1. The aesthetic styling of the product must not interfere with its functionality.

5.2. The aesthetic styling should comply with ergonomic factors.

5.3. The product should appear modern but attractive to users.

Safety

6.1. The product must have no sharp edges or corners which could cause harm to the user.

6.2. The product must comply with all relevant safety standards.

Weight

10.1. The product should be a lightweight as possible in order to cause the user as little strain as possible.

Size

11.1. The product must be large enough to hold 6 cups of coffee effectively.

Quality & Reliability

12.1. The product must be capable of multiple uses.

Materials

13.1. The product must be manufactured from cardboard or card.

Customers/Market

23.1. Coffee shops which sell take-away coffee.

Disposal

25.1. As many components as possible must be designed to be recyclable or biodegradable where possible.

25.2. No components can be a danger to the environment after disposal.

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