This strategy will ensure that the beach pillow is as comfortable as possible for the consumer in terms of size. This is very important, as according to the Data Analysis of strategy 1, the demand for a comfortable place to rest an individual’s head is high. Strategy 4 What do I want to find out? The most practical and safest material for the pillowcase How do I find it? I will conduct online research regarding different of fabrics, and record their characteristics in the table below Fabric 1 Fabric 2 Fabric 3 Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons: Why do I need it? To ensure that the material of the pillow is suitable for the circumstances of the product, such as exposure to heat and water How will it help me? To decide on the most pragmatic fabric for the product Strategy 5 What do I want to find out? The most suitable material for the compartment box, this will most likely be a plastic base. How do I find it? I will conduct online research regarding different types of plastics, and record their characteristics in the table below Plastic 1 Plastic 2 Plastic 3 Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons: Pros: Cons: Why do I need it? To ensure that the type of plastic is suitable for the circumstances of the product, such as exposure to heat and water How will it help me? To decide on the most effective plastic for the product Strategy 6 What do I need? The most preferred color for the terry towel that will be used as the pillowcase. The data will be analyzed by adding up the numbers for each color. How do I find it? I will conduct a survey with a scale of 1-4, (4 being the most preferred and 1 being the least preferred) with 30 males and 30 females from the ages of 15+. Also, the pictures below the table will be shown to the participants
Strategy 3 What do I want to find out? The standard measurements (mm) of head lengths in males and females from the ages of 15 and above Online Resource 1 - Online Resource 2 - Online Resource 3 - Males: 5th percentile: 170 mm 50th percentile: 190 mm 95th percentile: 210 mm Females: 5th percentile: 160 mm 50th percentile: 175 5th percentile: 180.34 mm 50th percentile: 195.58 mm 95th percentile: 210.82 mm Females: 5th percentile: 165.10 mm 50th percentile: 180.34 mm 95th percentile: 195.58 m Average = (210.82+195.58)/2 Males: 5th percentile: 185 mm 50th percentile: 197 mm 95th percentile: 210 mm Females: 5th percentile: 175 mm 50th percentile: 187 mm 95th percentile: 199 mm Average = (210 + 199)/2 Average = 204.5
Pros: Strong Tough Hard Lightweight Durable Good surface finish Resistant to chemicals Typically used to make round or square shaped tubes Good for making structures Available in different shapes and colors Thermoplastic High heat resistance High impact resistance High Cons: Relatively high cost Flammable with high smoke generation Limited weathering resistance Stiff Hard Tough Lightweight Suitable for outside use Typically used for plastic windows Maximum temperature = 70 degrees Celsius Tensile strength = 6,500 psi Minimal negative enviormental impact throughout the life Cons: Looks “tired” after a few years Sensitive to UV sunlight Pros: Good chemical resistance Good fatigue resistance High temperature resistance Frequently used for everyday products such as toys, sandwich boxes, buckets, packaging and housewares Low cost Flexible Good impact strength Cons: Resistance to paint/ink once the cooling process is complete Flammable Poor weathering resistance High thermal expansion Data Analysis – Strategy 5 What do I want to find out? The most suitable type of plastic for the compartment box According to online research, the most suitable plastic for the product is polypropylene. Even though Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is very strong, has high heat resistance and is suitable for creating different structures, its increasing cost for the plastic places as a large disadvantage. In order for this product to be successful, the designer and manufacturer must use price-sensitive materials in order to set a low price for the price-sensitive customers and attract attention. Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) contains similar properties to Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) as it is lightweight, tough, and also has minimal negative enviormental impact throughout its life cycle. However, a large disadvantage with this plastic is that it is sensitive to ultra violet rays. This does not suit the enviorment of the product, as the product will repeatedly be used outside on the beach. Overall, propylene is the most pragmatic plastic to use for the compartment box underneath
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