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Walking Stick Design (Materials (Wood (In my opinion this will be the best…
Walking Stick Design
Materials
Wood
In my opinion this will be the best material as it is strong and sturdy and definitely the cheapest option which is good. This material is also good at absorbing elements such as heat, weight etc.
Metal
Metal is a decent option to consider, however it is definitely a fairly expensive option to choose and also if a customer was to use my walking stick and it was metal on a hot day, it could get too hot to the point where it cannot be used.
Brass
Brass would be a good material for the handle but not for the whole of the stick as if I was to use brass, it would purely be for aesthetic purpose only and on the handle, it would surely look aesthetically pleasing.
Plastic
Plastic, in my opinion, is the worst option to follow through with solely on the fact that it is very easy to break and not strong at all. If too much weight was applied to it or the walking stick was used with force then it would snap instantaneously.
Aluminium
Aluminium is an option that should be considered because the material is strong and sturdy and aesthetically it can be a good option as it is shiny and can be pleasing to the human eye.
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Cost
With cost my main aim is to have a product which is cheap for anyone to be able to buy and use but not to feel like it has used cheap material or equipment.
To make the actual product, if I am to use wood, would be fairly cheap which is good as it means we can save more money.
I would not like to spend a lot on the making of the product as the design is a basic walking stick I do not feel the need to over spend to make this as it is fairly cheap to make.
Specific Target Market
Elderly people
Elderly people are a target market that often have very definite ideas of the designs they like. This can be challenging as it means it could be harder for me to sell my product if only a select few will like my design. Although elderly people are a large market, there are many divisions in my market meaning it will be harder for me to aim my product to the wider audience
People with arthritis
People with arthritis is a massive target market for me and my product because if someone has arthritis, a walking stick can be a product that can help massively and this is big for me as it gives me a chance to sell my product very successfully.
How long will it be?
Long enough for it to touch the ground and the user to have enough comfort in their hand when using the stick.
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