Fernando Sevilla “The Ice Slider”

The Warmtisch

The background of this project is that dishes get cold during meals and there is always someone that has to stand up or in the case of some Mexican dishes return to the kitchen for periods of time. It would be nice a dinner with all those interruptions and a table that can keep the food warm up to a point that does not bother. Problem definition: create a table that can keep the food warm during meals Key user needs: the table ... 1. Is Easy to use 2. The heating mechanism is not visible 3. Is easy to move 4. Looks nice 5. Is cheap 6. Is safe

My Happy Newspaper

I don´t like just hear everyday the bad news of the world. I think If we change our mind and TV, and we show just the good news, people will get inspired and we will live in a better world.

Marcelo Jose Raymundo “Fixo”

Main gap: How to design a stylish flat shoes for men who wear them daily in urban environments. Needs: 1. Shoes follow the natural movement of the feet 2. Shoe doesn’t get deformed 3. Feet are not strangulated by the shoe. 4. The shoes adjust to the shape of the feet. 5. The shoe is light weighted 6. The shoe is inexpensive (even for manufacture). 7. The shoe doesn’t get smelly.

Marta Pereira “Coursera Homepage Improvement”

The Nap Cap My gap was to create a pillow that make more comfortable to sleep during travels in public and private vehicles User needs: The pillow fits unobtrusively into my life The pillow goes where I go The pillow requires residual user effort The pillow evokes envy from other travelers The pillow handles most of vehicles To materialize the idea I decided to create a sort of hood with embedded pillows on each side, near the ears (in the area where we support the head on to the vehicles seats or windows). To make the artifact even more comfortable and at the same time more cool, I decided to add a scarf. The scarf allows the hood to don't move or fall at the same time gives it more style.

Iwona Riches “Inhibitfree”

An iPad stand that could be adjusted in height and position to meet needs of certain users as musicians. The device will be used to store, organize, access and read scores, sitting or standing, wherever required musician practicing their instrument, either indoors or outdoors The stand facilitates the activity of the musician by allowing a computational tool to integrate his task to save, organize and read music sheets. Key needs The stand is portable The stand provides electric range to recharge the device The stand can be adjustable in height and angle The stand can incorporate other functions such as artificial light support The stand can have storage for tools used for tuning or maintenance of instrument The stand can be connected to electrical sources and store electricity The stand can integrate microphones for digitization of musical performance The stand facilitates the connection between the device and its accessories

The Paint-tray-pro

Problem Statement – We are aiming to design a paint-tray and roller tray that holds brushes and other features in one place to save time moving back and forth when decorating. Primary Needs of the Artifact – 1) The Paint tray needs to be functional and easy to use. 2) The Paint tray needs to be versatile with many features e.g. holds brushes, holds roller etc. 3) The Paint Tray needs to be 'eco-friendly' e.g. made of renewable or reused materials. 4) The Paint Tray needs to be portable i.e. light weight. 5) The Paint Tray needs to be able to be used by both experienced professional decorators as well as the everyday person. 6) The Paint Tray needs to be able to be easily cleaned and have little maintenance requirements. 7) The Paint Tray needs to have a fun/innovative design.

A Rubber Bowl Carrier For Food Stuffs And Fruits Things Need Are 1. A Big Bowl 2.A Card Board 3.A small round containers for carrying the food stuffs and fruits 4.carriers container for depositing money. 5. A Bamboo stick.

Rubber Bowl Carrier

key user needs reload quickly accurate elegance and beauty the diversity of fillers Ease of use portability

The Measuring Digger

The Step-To-Open

The GAP addressed: 1. A method to unlock the door when I have my hands full when arriving at my residence. The method of unlocking is hands free.

2. Primary needs: User gains access Engagement is hands free at door Easy to use Does not open for everyone Users are authenticated Reliable

The seasonalnews.com

Gap A web/mobile application that provides information about seasonal fruits and vegetables. User needs The web app provides access to information. The web app informs about fruits and vegetables. The web app shows different suggestions. The web app informs on how to eat each fruit/vegetable in its optimum state. The web app is a customizable tool for the user. The web app provides a list with the user's selected fruits and vegetables of the current season. The web app is usable.

The Daddy Caddy

Primary User Needs: - Fabric of bag should be durable and easy to clean - Bag should be comfortable to carry and easy to use - A closure system that is easy to open/close with one hand but keeps contents secure - Large enough to carry everything needed for baby !- Some way to keep baby bottle/sippy cup upright to help avoid spillage - Customizable main compartment. As child grows user needs will change. !- A way to easily access car keys

In What Way May We Make a diaper back that is comfortable and easy to carry around

The Secure Live

The artifact I designed will allow users to take out the objects from the microwave without burn. The primary needs are: - Don’t burn. - Movements freedom. - Don't fall into the plate. - Easy to use. - Easy to storage. - Usable for plates, glasses and other objects.

SupportSox

It is difficult to wear traditional shoes that support foot an ankle for injuries or medical conditions. My gap statement... In what way might I create an ankle/foot support that is worn inside of a indoor shoe. Key user needs... The ankle/foot support is worn indoors The ankle/foot support is comfortable The ankle/foot support does not aggravate ankle foot problems

The ankle/foot support is safe The ankle/foot support is easy to use The ankle/foot support fits easily into my life.

The CoatCatch

1. MY GAP: A storage space where I can place and pick up my bags and coats easily. 2. KEY USER NEEDS: The storage space is easy to access. The storage space is with efficient space utilization. The storage space bears enough items. The storage space can be a place for dressing up. The storage space is with reasonable price. The storage space increases the aesthetic feeling in a room.

Penelope F Crocker “OrGarden Grown”

all-1 home

GAP: Housing is shrinking and it needs furniture that includes everything. This furniture is for a block of flat that have problem of space: there are 14 apartment on it that have only 30 m2 (2,5 m 12m) and is very important save space. Because of that the furniture is very long and narrow and it includes the kitchen, the bath and the room. The style is very special, it seems like a boat: the apartments are architecture containers and I want to keep the same character inside.

PRIMARY NEEDS: _The furniture has all the necessary at home _The furniture saves space _The furniture is suitable for tight spaces _The furniture has large storage capacity _The furniture is easier to clean _The furniture evokes admirations from onlookers

Jennifer Greve “Christmas Card-o-Rama”

The Bling Board

The Bling Board is a metal board with pegs, bowls, etc. attached with magnets. These can be reconfigured according to the user's needs. I need to work with the size and number of magnets.

I am designing a better way to store jewelry. Key user needs are: The jewelry storage system is customizable. The jewelry storage system hangs necklaces. The jewelry storage system saves counter space. The jewelry storage system keeps jewelry organized. The jewelry storage system stores everything in one place. The jewelry storage system can hold large pieces of jewelry.

The Twist ‘N Squeeze

The clean and easy way to get every tube empty.

1.The artifact is sustainable 2.It is easy in function 3.It is easy to use 4.It is convenient 5.Easy to clean 6.You can buy it in every drug store 7.You can use it with one hand

Receipt Stats

Problem statement: Record expenses anywhere at anytime, so as to avoid seeing a pile of paper receipts waiting for data entry at the end of every weekend. Primary needs: Simple enough to input spending in a quicker manner. Helps to get the picture of one’s spending. Good for controlling one’s pocket money. Have more flexible configuration for account classification. Be more user-friendly when using its full functions. Be much more stable. Simpler by offering only expense functions.

Sylvia Eberhard “The Snaek”

The Music “Box”

Primary needs: The collectable is Physical The collectable is of convenient dimensions The collectable is a visual representation of the music The collectable is cheap The collectable is interactive The collectable links to digital music The collectable allows user customisation The collectable integrates with current technology

In what way might I rediscover the pleasure of having a physical music collection?

Lisa Cummings Trout “Scarf Smart”

Daria Tatarintseva Restyling for the Asian Fast Food Cafe "Mr.Chan"

Gap: My dog unrolls the toilet paper. Problem Statement: In what way do I prevent my dog access to toilet paper. Primary Needs: The device is easy to use The device is safe The device is pleasantly aesthetic The device maintains a sanitary environment

Jair Barrales Morales "SwivOp"