MetaMobile (In Progress)
Used: Solidworks, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Transitional Physical Aid for Athletes
POD: Point of Differences
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Development/Sourcing POD
Old PET soda bottles are recycled to make the seats, recycled fabrics are used in insulators inside of the mechanics and parts from old electrical appliances can be used in the center console.
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Unique Marketing POD
Buy one and give one to a hospital for those with mobility issues
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Retail POD
Hospitals can provide options for customers to purchase these wheelchairs
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Collaboration POD
Collaborate with pre-existing companies that advocate for electric vehicles and clean energy, like Tesla or Lime Scooters
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Customization POD
Option to change color + size
Brand Definition
Benefits
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Improves mobility
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Enhances the quality of life by increased independence
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Improved social life
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Customized options based on needs
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Environmentally friendly
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Confidence
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Improved social life/community
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Flexible use
Values
My brand believes in embracing with what we cannot control. Act with integrity and stay open minded. It takes people with different struggles or stories to allow my brand to be authentic and reliable
Personality
My brand appeals to not caring what others assume or think about others. Being different is great.
USP: Unique Selling Proposition
My most important POD I feel is the customization in which clients have full control over how they want to look as well as functions that are specific for their physical needs when injured
Reason to Believe
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Collaborating with electrical vehicles such as Tesla and commercializing the product
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Approved by hospitals
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Social media (clients who have this product and post them online)
Essence
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Live beyond limits.
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Live your best without standing.
Consumer Journy (Consumer Touch Points)
Competitor Research Spreadsheet
Design Brief
Ideation Sketches
Breadboard Model Mockup
Refined Design
Mockup
Model Making Plan
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Disconnect the parts of scooter
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Place the steel pipe over the handlebar to cover
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Weld the metals together in order to stabilize the wood
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Place wood board on top of the welded metal
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Use the lower lock position hinges to connect the two woods as the backseat
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When scooter is folded, the two woods of the backseat can be used as a leg rest
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The base of the scooter will be used as the "foot" when walking
Project Revision List
Functions
Aesthetics
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Interchangeable parts that can be removed and added
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Small parts for certain body injuries can be upgraded
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Padded seating for when users sit
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Added function for varied injuries
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Unique color ways that stand out rather than traditional colors
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More color ways or have prominent colors that define the unique values of the brand
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Sleek (no harsh edges)
Hardware
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Electric: Add handles that can be controlled to maneuver
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Rechargeable? Certain stations that charge? (i.e. Tesla)
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Swappable battery
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Tighten the hinges for the leg rest/seat
Inspired by Lime Scooters that increases awareness of increased city congestion and air pollution. The color way was inspired by its goal of being environmentally friendly.
Manufacturing Processes
Branding
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Fewer disposals of used wheelchairs, crutches, or any other aids to help injuries
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Embrace the injuries users go through and feel included (app to connect with other users?)
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Use renewable energy to power the device
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Reliability
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Convenient for MOST injuries
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Rigorous testing for electric vehicles
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Safety is a priority for users
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Utilize more structural frames to ensure stability
Color Scheme Insights
Design Visualization
Lock hinges
Potential
Joystick Controller
Electric wheels (polyurethane)