Problem Statement

According to the CDC, there are up to 13 diseases and 3 parasites that are directly transmitted by mosquitos and their bites. Of up to the 500 million people affected by these diseases each year, over a million of these cases are fatal. Because of the nature of their size, and how widespread they are, this is a worldwide issue.

Introduction

The design I aim to achieve must be able to perfect anti-mosquito products without compromising safety or cost. Everyone should be able to use this product with ease and be pleased with the results. The goal is to provide the overall best solution to mosquito infestations. With this in mind, we have to remind ourselves of specifications that the product must achieve to both secure this effectivity, and ensure a basis of satisfaction outside of purely performance.

Stakeholders

Business and homeowners could use this product to protect themselves and make their environment more pleasing and safer. As for more general cases, it should be an option for everyone seeking absolute protection.

Specifications

1. Accessibility

· Must not be too expensive ($80-$150)

· Found in general stores

· Size must not affect transport (no larger than 2ft^3)

2. Useability

· Design must provide cohesive and self-explanatory set-up

· Should not be complicated while in use

· Must encourage a comfortable experience to users

3. Durability

· Needs to last in outside conditions

· Must survive for long periods of time

· Should be able to handle some wear-and-tear

4. Effectivity

· Design needs to prove itself through its purpose

· Needs to be more effective than leading brands

· Should be self-reliant

5. Installation

· Easy Installation

· Preferably no installation instructions

· Cannot damage property (i.e. screws, nails, walls, etc.…)

6. Aesthetics

· Catches buyers’ eye with “cool” colors and design

· People want it in their homes

· Appears as safe to provide the user a sense of comfort

7. Safety

· Must not harm people (i.e. toxic sprays, chemicals, etc.…)

· Safe for kids

· Can be a household item

Conclusion

In order to create an appealing design, it needs to both be functional in its purpose and its details. It should prioritize effectivity without compromising user’s safety or the chance of becoming an eye sore to the people who purchase it. Convenience and effectivity should be the design’s most proving factors. These concepts should be the undeniable qualities of this specific product. Not only should the design be legitimately safe, but it should appear safe as well, accomplishing a comforting aesthetic that should, again, be undeniable. The challenge comes in combining all of these fantastic elements into a cohesive and functioning prototype.

Sources

“Mosquitoes.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 Sept. 2020, www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/index.html.