The problem:
Dogs love frisbees, but not all humans have a back yard to play in. So they go to a park. But that means cramming frisbees into bags around excited dogs who just want to play.
Misbehavior like stealing frisbees, jumping, playing keep away, etc. are all possible when packing a bag and it’s a major pain. Then you have to haul it around which can be an equal pain.
Ridge making packing a bag difficult by stealing his frisbeeRidge misbehaving by stealing his frisbee and running away with itHow might we…
By creating a purpose driven garment that can be worn as an everyday garment, dog owners who frequent parks can conveniently carry toys to the park without experiancing frustrations and discomfort related to packing a bag or carrying a toy in their hand.
ChatGPT fueled research session
Input: “Give me a list of the top 5 products that can store a dog frisbee in them. They must be clothing and must exclude DIY solutions.”
Output: a few options that are not ideal
Input: “Are there any from popular brands? I’ve never heard of those before. The Bolliam looks great but 15 pockets is too complex. Find me simpler clothing that can accommodate a dog frisbee. Exclude pet carrying attire.”
Output: Hoodies, Carhartt jacket, North Face jacket
Input: “None of those are designed for a frisbee.”
Output: There is no mainstream clothing meeting your parameters.
Input: “Is there a sweater of a vest I can wear that stores a dog frisbee in it?”
Output: There is no mass-market vest or sweater that is designed for storing a dog frisbee
Market Opportunities
Solution ideation
Rapid Adobe Illustrator sketches
Thermal Retention & Regulation
Warm
Critical to Quality Features
Easy Frisbee Storage
High Electrical Conductivity
No static cling
Business Casual
From the office, to the park
Prototyping
Initial concept creation
I found a pattern that can be easily modified into what I want & ordered a physical copy
Altering the pattern to fit my design
Research materials
Cutting out the pattern while verifying I’m on the right track with my sketches
Vest is the way to go
(This isn’t a new prototype, I just cut off the sleeves and hood)
Final alterations & sew it
I sewed a jacket because it’s easier to confirm features I don’t want now, than do it again later.
Make pattern alterations
Sew it with high-fidelity fabrics
Frisbee Vest
Fast and easy frisbee storage
Casual
Formal
Polartec Alpha Direct Wool Blend liner
Excellent thermal retainer
Business-casual
Generic softshell outer
Low Electrical Conductivity