Element F: Consideration of Design Viability
The objective of this is to discuss how the proposed design and carefully reviewed based on several relevant considerations. In addition to this, judgement about the design viability is discussed based on these considerations, the proposed solution has the capacity to solve the proposed problem, and is clearly realistic and well supported with credible evidence. Reflective questions that you can consider when writing this section are:
- How do I/we show evidence that the proposed design has merit beyond the classroom or lab as a real solution?
- How can I/we show evidence that the designcould realistically get into the hands of the people the design is trying to help in a sustainable way?
- What evidence would I/we have to offer to honestly ask a family to invest their life savings in this idea?
Include:
- Market analysis. Who are your competitors? How much do current solutions cost? How much will consumers pay? How does your product fit in?
- Detail the important aspects of your team’s marketplace study. How can you be reasonably certain that if you solve the problem, a need and/or demand for the solution exists? Who will buy your product? Why will they bother to try it?
- How will your product be manufactured and distributed? Is this reasonable?