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Product Development Methedology
- Reusable Syringe Design Example
- Key Criteria: Ease of use, Accuracy
- Two-Stage Concept Selection Process: Screening and Scoring
- Decision Matrices for Objective Evaluation
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Six-Step Process
- Matrix Preparation
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Concept Rating
- Ranking
- Combination and Improvement
- Concept Selection
- Reflection on Results and Process
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Concept Screening
- Developed by Stuart Pugh in the 1980s
- Selection Matrix
- Quick Narrowing Down and Improvement of Concepts
- Reference Concept
- Rating: Better (+), Same (0), Worse (-)
- Ranking, Combination, and Improvement
- Selection for Further Analysis
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Results Interpretation
- Comparison of Concepts
- Estimation of Demand
- Five-Point Purchase-Intent Scale
- Gauge Customer Preferences
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Caution
- Discrepancies between Survey Intent and Actual Sales
- Comparing Concepts
- Real-world Validation
- Iterative Improvement
- Based on Scores
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Process Conclusion
- Reflection on Qualitative Insights
- Consideration of Market
- Product, and Customer Factors
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Concept Testing Details
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Various Formats
- Verbal Descriptions
- Sketches
- Photos
- Videos
- Prototypes
- Richness Depends on Format
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Surveys
- Five-Point Purchase-Intent Scale
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Results Interpretation
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Comparing Concepts
- Estimating Demand
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Concept Testing in Product Development
- emPower Corporation's Electric Scooter
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Seven-Step Method
- Define Purpose
- Select Survey Population
- Choose Survey Format
- Communicate Concept
- Measure Customer Response
- Interpret Results
- Reflect on the Process
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Concept Scoring
- Follows Concept Screening
- Weighted Scoring Matrix
- Fine-Scale Ratings
- Total Score Calculation
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Consideration of Customer Feedback
- Selection for Further Development, Prototyping, and Testing