Observation for Week 4

1) How do the users use this design i.e. explaining the function and usage
This is an portable keyboard for smartphones like iphones, Blackberry etc. As we all know, phones are very small and the keypad for it is usually very small as well. This will come into use as people would be able to type easily and quickly. Besides that, it would very much be like a mini laptop.

2) How do the users benefit from it i.e. advantages or USP (unique selling point)
As you can see, there is a cradle for the phone. This allows users to put their phones there and they would not have to strain their necks bending down when the phone is lying flat on the table. It is also detachable. Secondly, the whole keyboard is actually foldable. When folded, the keyboard becomes rather compact and can be easily carried in a pocket or bag.

3) What can be improve
Maybe, it could come with a small screen. Although there are smartphones with big screens (iphones), there are also those with small screens (Blackberry). It will cause inconvenience for people who are sitting a little faraway from their keyboard typing. However, even if it does comes with a screen, it should be at a reasonable size as one of the objective for the whole product is still how it can be kept in a pocket or bag.

November 9, 2010. Uncategorized.