Rowan-Classes/6th-Semester-Spring-2024/EnI/Group Work/fleshing_out_ideas.wiki
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= Brainstorming =
1. Fitness Tracker
a) Social fitness tracker that sorts people into groups.
b) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Would be people that like "gamified" apps like *Duolingo*. TikTok and Instagram seem to be solid marketing bases.
2. Online bullet journal / bullet journal app
a) Setup preset items (bullet points, tasks, checkboxes, progress bars) with custom or pre-made drawings
b) Easy to edit, insert
c) Minimal interface (mobile-friendly, tablet-friendly, keyboard-friendly)
d) Vim-like keybindings?
e) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Current tablet and laptop note takers
3. Fitness to-do list
a) Notifications/reminders for water and supplements.
b) *TARGET MARKET* people who are looking for a way to kickstart an active lifestyle
i) Habits take time and practice to build
4. Emergency prep kit
a) Batteries, first-aid, flashlights, small handtools
b) Easy to keep in a glove box or night stand drawer
c) Discuss hard case vs. soft case
d) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Car and truck owners
ii) Mothers
5. 3D-printed play therapy items
a) Explore TPU and other flexible materials
b) Motor skill improvement
c) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) people with reduced motor skills and dexterity
6. Reward system for journaling with 3D-printed prizes
a) What to reward?
b) What service is being paid for?
i) Self-help rewards service?
ii) Why not just buy the reward items outright?
7. Brainstorming with AI assessments
a) Use current events to tie ideas back to real-world
b) Come up with related ideas
c) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Students with group projects
ii) Entrepreneurs
8. 3D printed housing
a) Would require consulting civil engineer to evaluate viability
b) Has been successfully implemented
c) What new approach would we take?
d) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Affordable, mass produced housing
9. Phone button
a) Tap for loud noise
b) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Elderly
ii) Young people
10. Panic/anxiety attack guide
a) Personable
b) AI therapist
c) App/hotline
d) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) 911 dispatchers
ii) People prone to anxiety or panic attacks
11. Self-health rating app
a) Regular check-up notifications
b) Algorithm-generated daily score
c) Doesn't need an internet connection
d) Keyword detection
i) Forward to 911 or a specialized hotline
12. Community-driven turbo tax alternative
a) Tax laws are complex
b) TurboTax has a significant market share
c) FOSS solutions exist but are not nearly as extensive as the proprietary competition
d) Many FOSS solutions only support common federal tax forms
e) *TARGET MARKET:*
a) US taxpayers currently using software similar to TurboTax
b) Especially those that do not qualify for the IRS FreeFile program
13. Social engagement for the elderly
14. Electronic donation system
a) Potentially partner with Lions Club similar to their glasses donation program
b) Reduce electronic waste
c) Encourages repair over disposal mindset
d) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Receive donations from people with older models of phones, tablets, computers
ii) Encourage donations to underprivileged communities
15. Remote-controlled pet ball
a) Definitely possible with the team's skill-set
b) Would likely be quite fun to make
c) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) Pet owners
ii) Potentially could be a fun children's toy as well
16. Fridge inventory manager
a) Add items to keep track of
b) Increment and decrement food items in fridge
c) Help roomates know what needs to be restocked and what doesn't
d) *TARGET MARKET:*
i) College roomates with a fridge/pantry
ii) Young families