Go IV
Prompt
The product you are designing will be a new product concept that will serve to extend your brand into a
new product category. You need to select a product category that:
- makes sense and will serve your brand appropriately (desirable, viable)
- does not currently exist in your company’s portfolio (viable)
- can be made using current manufacturing processes (feasible)
Your product will be non-electronic or very minimal electronics and can be manufactured using a variety
of materials including plastics, metal, soft materials, etc.
Company Research
All photos and info came from the GoSun main site.
Brainstorming
Project Statement
For emergency personnel who need power on the go when electricity is unavailable, the Go IV is a solar powered backpack that is easy to transport, relies on clean energy, purifies water, contains an SOS button and body camera, and can carry critical necessities for disaster relief.
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Emergency Aid (Paramedics / Red Cross)
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Military
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Backpacking
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Photographers / Videographers
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Off-Grid
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Students' Safety
Features
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Water Purification
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Radio
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SOS (Safety Button / Alarm / Light)
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For announcing help / aid
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Body Camera
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Solar Panels
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For charging: radios / cameras / water purifier / etc.
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Many Pockets
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Other option: simple design for student life
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Includes: SOS, Solar Panels, and Body Camera
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Target Customers
Ideation
Refining the chosen design.​