HYGIEIA BEDPAN DESIGNED WITH LOVEVictoria CrantonXinwei TangCohen Poirier

Story before the Hygieia bedpanThis is JackAge: 74 years He was recently bed ridden

This is Margaret,Jack’s wife/caregiver

Story before theHygieia bedpanMargaret bought Jack a bedpan, but she has no idea how to use it.

Margaret asked the store salesman.Margaret followedwhat the salesman said when she gets home.

Story before theHygieia bedpanWhen Jack is rolled on to the bedpan, it does not feel right.

Jack is not stable, and he is worried about missing the bedpan.

Story before the Hygieia bedpanLuckily, this time, Jack did not miss the bedpan. Margaret then removed the bedpan. The bedpan accidentally flipped!!!!Jack and the bed are a mess.

Story before the Hygieia bedpanMargaret has to now clean the bed, Jack and the bedpan.

Jack feels a sense of lost dignity and independence

Current market solutions

Best in class: Weight limit and sanitationWeaknesses:Cold, hardness, awkward grip and heightPrice:$35.99-120.00

Best in class:Comfort, grip and ease of useWeaknesses:Can only be used for urinePrice:$4.50-7.50

Best in class:MaterialWeaknesses:Small side, awkward grip, uncomfortable and height off the bedPrice:$10.99

Best in class:Low height, wide size and spill reducingWeaknesses: Too shallow and no gripPrice: $26.75

Best in class: WidthWeaknesses: Difficult placement, moving parts and narrow holePrice: $19.48

Design processPrototypes:

Design processFinal design

Added features

1.Wider design to fit all sizes

2. Increased stability3.Rounded and

smooth design to eliminate “pinch-points”

4. Easy grip handles5. Decreased height while increasing volume 6. Sloped sides to make

placement easier

Story with the Hygieia bedpanMargaret got the Hygieia bedpan from her Daughter who works at HYGIEIA.Margaret brings the HYGIEIA bedpan home for Jack.

She rolled Jack on his sideand put the HYGIEIA bedpandirectly next to Jack’s behind

Margaret pushed the slanted side of the bedpan into the mattress and slid it under Jack

Story with the Hygieia bedpan

Then rolled Jack back over on to the bedpan

It is now easier to position, and more comfortable to sit.

Story with the Hygieia bedpan

When Jack is done, Margaret rolled Jack

back over on to the same side.

Margaret was able to easily remove the bedpan with the side

handle, without any contents spilling.

Story with the Hygieia bedpan

Jack is happy and Margaret is happy too!

Hygieia bedpan opportunityDesirability and

Feasibility

Hygieia bedpan opportunityViabilit

yChannels: Unit Cost %Margin Customer $34.91 ------Retailer $20.94 40%Hygieia $6.28 70%Manufacturer $3.77 40%

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