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A product that helps people carry more shopping - Coggle Diagram
A product that helps people carry more shopping
Who?
People who want a more sustainable way of carrying shopping
People who shop a lot
People who shop for others
Parents
Carers
People that have wheelchairs or pushchairs
People who prefer to cycle
Elderly people
Might find it hard to walk for a long time
People who suffer from arthritis or other issues
Might find it hard to carry something that's heavy
People who find it hard to carry a lot of plastic bags
Sustainability
Should be more sustainable than a plastic bag
Satisfies people who are worried about the effect of plasti bags on the environment
Materials
Hardwoods
Oak
Ash
Mahogany
Generally durable
Aesthetically Pleasing
Can be expensive
Metals
Steel
Very durable
Can be used for hinges, nails and other similar parts
Quite dense, so quite heavy
Undesirable if the product is handheld
Size
Needs to carry a good amount of shopping
More than a standard shopping bag
How much does a standard shopping bag carry?
Enough for a standard shopping trip
How many bags is a standard trip?
Needs to be easily portable
Will be carried to the shops and back
Safety
Might be heavy if carrying a lot of shopping
Danger of dropping on someone
Causes a lot of pressure
If there are handles, they should be wide to spread the weight
Needs sealant if made from wood to stop splintering
Needs a coating if made from metal to stop the product from becoming overly hot / cold
Rounded corners
Function
Needs to be durable
Will be strained under the weight of shopping
Needs to be rain-resistant
Must be easier to carry than shopping bags
Must carry enough for a whole shopping trip
Might fold to make it easier to carry while not loaded with shopping