We're all back and had the most amazing and productive time in Guatemala.
Before I share the day-to-day details and photos I wanted to put up the post-trip to-do list. All these are products of the tremendously helpful feedback we got from surveying people about water use, water perception and feedback on last year's prototypes. We were able to talk to many groups of people, men/women, different ages and income levels, rural/urban. Monica will continue to interview people and get feedback on each iteration of the prototype now that Peter and I have returned to LA.
Design/Engineering
1. Label / Packaging
2. Fix Leaks (fewer segments)
3. Bendable - to fit in tight spots
4. Make it easy to replace carbon reliably
5. Make appearance model(s) and send to Monica for surveying
Science
6. Formalize sampling procedure
+ supply list: filter(s), carbon, bottles/bags, knife, wrench, alcohol, clean rags, garbage bag, ladel)
+ better science: eliminate contamination by not opening filter on site, clean faucets and filters to prevent cross-contamination
7. Get test results from lab and see where prototypes stand
8. Determine component lifetimes
9. Determine amount of carbon necessary
Business
10. Determine available materials + costs
11. Analyze surveys to determine costs of existing water
12. Determine product price (using #6 and #7)
13. Distribution model and advertising
14. Target Markets
15. Research possible product guarantee - organizations, govt
16. Business plan - phases
Web Site [semi]-Launch
14 years ago
Hi!! tnx for posting all of this it's gonna be really usefull! I was talking to some people in a general level about water filter and the "name" issue came across in the conversation....and a new question for the survey was born! we shoul add, ¿what kind of product do you trust, foreign or national? since Guatemala has a long history of prefering foreing over national products in a higher economic level....this question would be really usefull to find out a name for our filter..or to see wherther we continue with the AWA one.........it would help us to see if a name that appeals to english (even if it's produced locally) is better than a popular spanish name...
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