2010-02-21T03:16:00.001-08:00

Research Outline
-INTERVIEW WITH PEOPLE WHO USE BOWL
>Prefer bigger and wider as well as lighter .
>Easy to handle
>Attractive and simple is enough

-OBSERVATION OF PEOPLE WHO USE BOWL
>Normally people uses simple and easy bowl
>Waiter hates taking big plates
>Therefore, Umbrella Bowl can be use here .Because Umbrella bowl can be hold a few plates at one shot.
>I believed waiters and other people serving food will love my product

Information
-WHERE PEOPLE USUALLY USE BOWL?
>Food industry such as (Macdonald’s, Kentucky, Long John Silver, Burger King and etc )
>Hawker centre
>Restaurants
-WHO ARE THE PEOPLE WHO USE BOWL USUALLY?
>Waiters /Waitress
>People who serve food.
-HOW PEOPLE HOLD THE BOWL?
>By using their hands and fingers.
>Grabbing it or holding it.
-WHAT PEOPLE DO WITH BOWLS
-By using it to serve customer.
>By using it to hold food.
-WHAT PROBLEMS PEOPLE FACE WHEN SHUFFLING CARDS?
>Waiters or Waitress only can serve two bowls at one shot because they only have two hands.
>Therefore, more time and energy is needed.
>And they must be careful of their stability while holding the bowl
-WHAT EXISTING SOLUTIONS ARE AROUND?
>By using Umbrella Bowl
-HOW MUCH WILL SUCH SOLUTION COST?
>$10 - $20
-WHAT ENERGY OR POWER SOURCE IS REQUIRED?
>None. Everything is man-made
-WHICH MATERIAL BEST FITS THE ENVIRONMENT?
*GLASS
>Because its nicer and look more elegant
*ACRYLIC
>Because it does not break when fall

Research into bowl safety
-Some of the safety precautions for the bowl include:
>Should not have sharp ends or parts
>Paint used on the toy should not be hazardous
>Adhesives connectors should prevent joints from detaching and coming apart.
>Parent must around to advice children below 10 when product is use.

The following toxic elements may be found in certain paints:
~Antimony
~Arsenic
~barium
~Cadmium
~Lead
~Chromium
~Mercury
~Selenium

Market Research
Umbrella Bowl

Questions:
-How easy is it to hold the bowl in your hand?
Easy and simple because it can be serve by one shot by holding the Umbrella hook of the bowl.
-Is the Umbrella bowl safe?
Yes, no sharp edge and very stable while holding on to it .
-Are the colours on the Umbrella Bowl attractive?
Yes, Bold and interesting colours are used on the Umbrella bowl.
-Is there a need for a different Bowl for younger children?
Yes, A smaller bowl and hook is needed for younger children because young children might play with the hook of the bowl so that it might topple over the food anytime.
-Would you give Umbrella Bowl to a toddler?
No, Umbrella Bowl is too dangerous for toddler as the hook might hurt them and they might topple over the food by playing with the hook of the bowl.

Result of Market Research

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