Modern bicycle
3. Concept Generation and Selection (30 pts.)
Discuss the creative methods, brainstorming techniques, etc. used to help you generate concepts for your design.
do not worry abut selecting design which is do at the end of chapter 3. for chapter 3 you should use one of the methods starting i think in chapter 6 to the end of the chapter.( i am attaching the Chapter) also, i am attaching the sketch of my design so you can also talk about of the components of it
you must listen to this link and follow what she says about
Concept Generation
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Modern Bicycle
Survey for Product Development
This questionnaire seeks to find out people’s perspective on using bicycles in order to inform a
potential design project for a modern bicycle design. Please select one option under each question in
order to facilitate efficient analysis of the presented facts.
Kindly mark the most accurate answer Respondent Marks
between 1 and 5 Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
I have ever ridden a bicycle 1 2 3 4 5
I at times use bicycles as mode of transport 1 2 3 4 5
Some of my family members also ride bicycles 1 2 3 4 5
I always find riding on the roads not 1 2 3 4 5
recommended
If the rate of the first three responses is greater than two, then kindly proceed with the next
questions. Otherwise, please return the questionnaire to the interviewer.
I prefer Mountain Bike to Road Bike 1 2 3 4 5
I also prefer Hybrid Bike to Mountain Bike 1 2 3 4 5
I consider riding a bicycle as being good for my 1 2 3 4 5
health
Some of my family members do use a cell phone 1 2 3 4 5
while riding a bicycle.
I am aware and keeps the laws for bike riders. 1 2 3 4 5
I often check my bicycle on a daily basis to make 1 2 3 4 5
sure it is safe for a ride.
I often find it difficult to trace my routes in new 1 2 3 4 5
areas of adventure in absence of a tour guide, or
town without stopping to ask people.
Please answer the following questions using “Yes” or “No” Yes No
The primary reason why I do ride my bicycle: a) It provides good exercise and fun Yes No
b). It is part of a sport Yes No
c). It cuts down on pollution Yes No
I do take flat plain paths with my bicycle Yes No
I do take rocky paths with my bicycle Yes No
I also take hilly and curvy paths with my bicycle Yes No
I have previously faced near accident encounters when riding my bicycle Yes No
I would wish to have my bicycle mounted with charging capabilities. Yes No
I will be willing to purchase a bicycle that has been upgraded to benefit my Yes No
electronic devices.
According to your perception, what price would you be willing to afford for
the new improved bicycle.
USD <100 100 – 200 over 200
What features of an improved bicycle are most important
a) Charging capabilities
b) Rear Camera
c) Light on the rims
d) GPS tracker
e) All
In view of the outcomes of the survey that was carried out, it is evident that most people
prefer to use bicycles that have decent features which make it is possible for them to ride
smoothly. This is evidenced by the higher percentage of responses witnessed in those who use
and or would wish to hybrid bicycles in preference to mountain bikes and road bikes in that
order. Further, it is also evident that most of the riders use or depend on cell-phones for
communication while on their journey. Thus, they would recommend the development of new
bicycles with the capacity to charge. Besides, installation of rear cameras also achieved
overwhelming support in order to reduce near accident encounters. Also, the GPS tracker device
enabling received a higher preference due to the fact that it would help cyclists to trace their
routes effectively to their destination. Further, the move is promoted by the stance that about 80
percent of the respondents affirmed that they a willing to pay more for the improved bicycle
variety.
Chart Analysis
As shown below the majority of the respondents at 77% were frequent users of bicycle.
Therefore, the sample consisted of a great percentage of people who were knowledgeable and
had dependable experience with bicycles. Their perceptions were thus fit and valid for the
survey.
On the other hand, on the expectation of features to be added to the new proposed bicycle, the
following results were achieved. 26 respondents (87%) voted for inclusion of a charging system
to help them with charging of their electronic devices on board. Further, 23 respondents (77%)
wished to have rear cameras to help them have a constant and ready view of objects behind them
without the need to turn back their head. Besides, 53% of the respondents wished to have the
rims of the new bikes enabled with the capability to produce bright light during the night to
ensure that they remain visible to all other motorists all the time during night periods. Moreover,
the installation of GPS tracker on the proposed bike is also a viable feature. It garnered interest
from 67% of the respondents. Nonetheless, it eventually emerged that 67% of the respondents
wished to have all the three features above included.
Nevertheless it was also evident that 80% of the respondents are ready and willing to use the new design bike that contains the proposed features.
House of quality Analysis
Engineering Characteristics
Improvement Direction up up down down up up Up up
Units Mpa m2 kg min n/a Mpa
(m)2 n/a n/a
Customer Requirements Important Weight
Factor
Material rigidity
Catch area
Weight total
Installation time
Weather resistance
at attachment point
Device
Camera
Route Tracerbility 5 3 3 9 3
Front and Back View 4 9 9 3 9
Charging Capability 5 3 9 3
Clear and all time visibility 3 3 9
Quick Return 3 9
Store in Garage 3 3 9 3
Weather proof 4 1 9 9
Does not jam or get loose 3 3 9 3 3
Raw Score (523) 13 72 54 42 36 42 189 75
Relative Weight % 0.02 0.14 0.1 0.08 0.07 0.08 0.36 0.14
Rank Order 8 2 4 5 7 6 1 2
