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Design Specification

Aesthetics

1.1- My product should allow the consumer to be in 3.1- The product must be aesthetically pleasing to the target
Function 1.2- It should provide a resistance element to the user Ergonomics aesthetics.
the perfect jackal position so that they will be able to
market so that they are more inclined to purchase it, but
perform it in a match.
making sure the function is not affected by focussing on
so that it can replicate the movements in the match
3.2- The product must appeal to both genders and ages 14
and also increase strength to the particular muscle
years up. Therefore, the colours must be neutral, not
groups to prevent injury.
favouring one gender over the other.
1.3- It should allow for a variety of sizes (Height,
3.3- The colours used must not offend any cultures or
weight and build) so that it appeals to a wider range of
religions, as rugby is a multicultural sport, this issue must be
people.
1.4- It should be able to be used by both genders and
2.1- There must be no risk of injury to the user through sharp edges,
3.5- The aesthetics along with the colours must not look out
from ages 14 years old -upwards.
corners or any loose parts coming off on the product.
of place in an indoor and outdoor training environment.
2.2- Each component of the product should be comfortable in all controlled.
3.6- The finish to the product must look professional, making
positions for the user so that it does not deter them from using the sure no parts are out of place.
Cost product. 3.7- The design of the product and its marketing brand must
2.3- The product must not be excessively big that it can’t be transported
be unique so that it out competes its competitors.
4.1- To keep costs down, the materials used must be easily.
2.4- The disassembly and assembly of the product must be simple and
sourced locally and the methods of production must be clear to the user. This is a key essential so that sales will increase due to
cheap. Never the less, this should not affect the high quality its simplicity.
of the product. 2.5- The product should be weather proof and involve materials that do
4.2- The packaging must be as minimal as possible, as this not get slippery or hard to handle when the user is using the product.
will reduce the cost for both the manufacturer and user. 2.6- The product should provide an option to change different resistance
4.3- The price must not exceed a maximum of £200, in elements to adapt to varying body weights. The resistance element
order for there to be a competitive market price. Existing should be able to withstand a maximum force of 720lbs (327kg) for a
related products cost between £135-£210 with resistance person who weighs 150kg, and also provide a medium resistance of
bands between £15-£65. The minimum cost for my product 535lbs (243kg) force and a minimum resistance option to withstand
should be £60. 115lbs (52kg) of force for users who weigh around 60kg which is at
4.4- To keep costs low there must not be any pre- them minimum weight scale.
manufactured components to my product. As in most cases 2.7- The product must allow for people who are tall (up to 7ft) and small
these would be more expensive than manufacturing (approx 5ft) to be used without difficulty and the function must remain
components for the manufacturer themselves, as the the same for both.
manufacturer of the component would need to make some 2.8- If the jackal trainer requires the use of a rugby ball then it should be
profit. able to facilitate a ball from 150mmx280mm - 200x300mm in size. 5.1- The manufacturing process must be cost efficient as
2.9- If the jackal trainer is attached to a rugby post(s) then the possible without sacrificing quality.
attachment should be designed for sizes, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm 5.2- The machinery used in the process must be
posts circumference. 3m up to cross bar from ground and 5.6m from constantly maintained and that all workshop guidelines
Materials post to post. are kept to, to prevent any disasters.

6.1- The materials used must be of a high quality. However, not be excessively expensive. 5.3- There must be no pollutants given off by the
machines, this is to make sure that the environment is
6.2- The materials must be strong and durable as the product life-span should be a minimum of 5 years if well Manufacturing not harmed during the manufacturing process.
maintained. 5.4- Although I will only be making a prototype concept
6.3- The materials shouldn’t be too heavy (Anything in excess of 30kg is too heavy) so that it can be ea sily transported, of my design, in order to make it profitable it must have
disassembled and assembled by one person. Also for safety reasons. options for mass manufacturing, whilst maintaining its
6.4- The materials should come from a sustainable source, so that it is environmentally friendly and doe sn’t involve a uniqueness.
lot of harmful processes to produce.
6.5- The materials must be water resistant and rust resistant so that the product can be used in any en vironment
without corroding. this will add to the life-spand of the product.
6.6- Any coatings or paints onto the materials must be non-hazardous to both the work environment and th e natural
environment as it would harm workers, animals and plants.

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