Final Design Challenge and List of Requirements
After the first interview and preliminary research, a narrow view and thus design challenge was created. This view was broadened through a second interview and narrowed down again during the co-design session. Because although quite some design directions were explored during the co-design session, the chosen one was the adjustable laptop idea. This means that the initial design challenge does not change. With this is mind, and all the other results from the co-design session, a final list of requirement was made.
Final Design Challenge
Ultimately, the initial design challenge did not change. We broadened up after the context presentation and narrowed back down after the co-design session. The narrowing down led us back to laptop problem the case owner faces, although this time with an even better understanding of the context of this problem as well as further solution-thoughts.
"We need to design a product that minimizes the case owner’s neck pain while they work on a laptop, by accommodating the case owners preferred working posture that is not supported by current laptop designs."
Final List of Requirements
Based on our research and the co-design mind map results, a final list of requirements was made. This was done in accordance with the Gilb Method, meaning we also considered how to write each requirement in such a way that it can be tested.
The following table shows the 5 categories of requirements we have. Per category, specific requirements and their test method and justification are shown.
R1.1 - The product shall fit inside a standard 16-inch laptop carrying case.
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Test method - Physical measurements with analogue or digital tools.
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Justification - Ensures the product is compact and fits typical desk spaces or bags for mobile work scenarios.
R1.2 - The product shall have external dimensions no larger than 380 mm × 280 mm × 40 mm (average 16-inch laptop dimensions).
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Test method - Physical measurements with analogue or digital tools.
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Justification - Enables safe and convenient transport using widely available laptop cases while supporting ergonomic comfort for the widest range of users, reducing strain and injury risk
Once we knew the design challenge and requirements the concept must meet, it was time to continue designing. The chosen concept direction and the ideations done with the case owner were the starting point for this. This led to a concept, which was presented at the concept presentations.