B&PE Industrial Design Update
The Value of Design




                      Tim McKeown
                      Feb 21, 2011
Overview

 »   Design’s mission and value proposition
 »   Process
      ▪ NPD Roles & Responsibilities (CDI)
      ▪ Design as a function
      ▪ VDL Design Strategy
 »   Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL
      ▪ Process
      ▪ Toolkit
 »   Vision
      ▪ Position of Design
      ▪ Higher Design Average
      ▪ Driver of Innovation
      ▪ Experience Design /Perceived Quality
 »   Q&A

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Design’s Mission

 » Vision of Newell Rubbermaid – Brands That Matter
 » Values – Growing Brands That Matter to Consumers
 » Strategy
    ▪ Create Consumer Meaningful Brands
    ▪ Drive Consumer Relevant Innovation
    ▪ Achieve Best Total Cost
    ▪ Win with Customers/Consumers – Beat Competition
 » Key Initiative
    ▪ Building Brands
    ▪ Best in class insights, innovation, brand building
      capability


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Design’s Mission

 » Design is more than about Style
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Design’s Mission

 » Design delivers the right balance
                          BRAND DRIVERS




       Competition                        Consumer
            Differentiation               Relevance

                              Design

                              Brand
                              Authentic



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Design’s Mission

  » Experiencing Brand
                          BRAND DRIVERS   COMMUNICATIONS
                                               A&P


ENVIRONMENTS
    RETAIL




                             EXPERIENCE
                                            SERVICES


               PRODUCTS



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What is Industrial Design?

 » The professional service of creating and developing
   concepts and specifications that optimize the function,
   value and appearance of products and systems for the
   mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer.


 » ID exists within the context of cooperative working
   relationships with other members of a development
   group. Typical groups include management, marketing,
   engineering and manufacturing specialists. The industrial
   designer expresses concepts that embody all relevant
   design criteria determined by the group.

                                                   Source: IDSA




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Value Proposition of ID at B&PE

For…                        Baby & Parenting Essentials business; Graco, Aprica, Teutonia
target customer             brands
Who…                        Need to build brand and gain share by leading the market with
customer need               consumer driven innovations
We Provide…                 Consumer empathy and industry understanding, creative problem solving
offering                    skills and frameworks, the ability to synthesize multiple inputs/constraints
                            and visualize/prototype multiple compelling solutions that inform a team
                            of development partners/disciplines and delivers to a co-created design
                            brief.

That…                       Are recognizable branded product solutions which are relevant to target
delivered benefits          end consumer needs and expectations and are clearly differentiated from
                            competitors on both a functional and emotional level.

Unlike…                     Following competitive or existing offerings in the market
alternatives available

We …                        Provide solutions that connect target consumers to our brands through
distinguishing advantages   designed product experiences that are desirable, usable, and unique. We
of the offering             deliver better perceived quality that is measurable and noticeable.




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Design Matters




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Process

  » NPD Roles and Responsibilities

                                           Overcome perceptual gaps
            ID               Engineering
                                           among team members of
                                           different disciplines
                                                                                 Marketing
Fashion                                    Use understanding of
                                           consumer to maintain
                 Marketing                 interests-based negotiations
                                                                              Eng.       Design
 Soft
                                           Prioritize design, cost,
goods
                                           functionality

          POP                              Focus on team
        Packaging              Supply      empowerment and discipline
                                           understanding

                                                 Source: Cagan & Vogal 2002




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Process

 » NPD Shared Dimensions
            Su
               pp
                 ly
                      Ch                                            m er
                         a   in      Marketing                   nsu
                                                               Co



                                  Eng.                Design


                                         Technology




                                                                  Source: Cagan & Vogal 2002




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Process

 » Design as a function is fragmented in BPE



                           Fashion /   Graphics/   User Manual
    ID / UX   Soft Goods
                             CMF       Packaging     Labels




     R&D        R&D        Region       Brand         R&D




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Process

 » Design has a key role in CDI




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Process

 » VDL Strategy – Building Brands that Matter




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Process

 » VDL Strategy – Benefits

    ▪ Make it easier for the consumer to BUY
       – Create relevant design solutions that are differentiated


    ▪ Make it easier for the sales team to SELL
       – Communicate company’s unique values


    ▪ Make it easy to BUILD BRAND equity
       – Increase awareness, preference, and loyalty by connecting
         with consumers on an emotional and functional level




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VDL: Visual Design Language

 » Save time and $ …….increase customer loyalty




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Process

 » VDL Strategy - Situation
    ▪ Sea of Sameness – Subtle Brand Experience




    CHICCO                 GRACO               BABY TREND
  Contemporary            Traditional              Value
     Smart                  Value             Cleaver Features
     Simple                  Safe



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VDL Dashboard 2004-2008
                                                                                   Geometric                     Organic, Bio-Mimicry
                                       Soft & Usable
                                                                      Contrast of Hard & Soft                              (W.I.P.)




Design Position




     Hard Goods      Usable & Intuitive by Design       Precision & Quality you can feel          Inspired by Purity of Nature


     Soft Goods                                           Uncompromising Luxury                        Honest & Pure
                     Comfort, Cushion, Cleanable


 Color / Material
                     Collection Based Influence        Serious About Precision & Detail              Serene & Simple
      & Finishes


     On Product                                             Subtle, Elegant , Iconic            Clear & Present-Easy to Spot
                       Performance Branding
       Branding


    Accessories           Collection Based               Express Your Individuality                  Tools to Help Parents



Design flexibility     Reflects Target User              Design You Can Customize                    Color & Fashion Only




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Process

 » VDL Strategy – Project Structure


      APPEARANCE
       INVENTORY
                                                   A

                                                       B
     BEST PRACTICE
     BENCHMARKING
                                                   C

   SITUATION ANALYSIS   VISUAL POSITIONING   LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT




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VDL: Visual Design Language

 » Strategy Architecture
                                                           Physical or interface details in combination
                                                           with the Principles, Positioning and aligned to
                                  Signature
                                                           the Core Values are the makeup of the Design
                                  Elements
                                 Tangible element          Language – These are updated over time.

                                                                 Design philosophy attributes
                                                                 that help define form,
                           Design Principles                     relationships, interfaces, etc
                             Physical/Digital attributes
                                                                 “dynamic rhythm” for example

                                                                       Positioning that is relevant to the
                      Visual Positioning                               target consumer.
                           Unique visual personality                   Determines the visual tone of a
                                                                       brand in the context of other brands

                                                                              This is the DNA or heritage
                             Core Values                                      of the brand - the consistent
                           Enduring aspects of the brand                      relationship with consumers
                                                                              – it rarely changes




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VDL: Visual Design Language

  » Strategy Architecture
                                                                   Physical or interface details in combination
            Design Application                                     with the Principles, Positioning and aligned to
                                          Signature
                                                                   the Core Values are the makeup of the Design
                                          Elements
                                         Tangible element          Language – These are updated over time.

                                                                         Design philosophy attributes
          Design Theory                                                  that help define form,
                                   Design Principles                     relationships, interfaces, etc
                                     Physical/Digital attributes
                                                                         “dynamic rhythm” for example

                                                                               Positioning that is relevant to the
     Unique Position             Visual Positioning                            target consumer.
                                   Unique visual personality                   Determines the visual tone of a
                                                                               brand in the context of other brands

                                                                                      This is the DNA or heritage
Built on the Brand                   Core Values                                      of the brand - the consistent
                                   Enduring aspects of the brand                      relationship with consumers
                                                                                      – it rarely changes

                                             Fixed


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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Project Activities


  Phase 0         Phase 1        Phase 2         Phase 3         Phase 4

                                     Identify
                 Analyze brand                     A: Create
                                  strong brand
                                                   Concepts
   Competitive      strategy       elements                          Toolkit
    Analysis       & Product      & functional                      Creation
                                    attributes   B: Refine key
                   platforms
                                                   elements

  4 weeks         2 weeks        3 weeks         9 weeks         3 weeks




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 1: Analyze Brand Strategy and Product Platforms




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 1: Analyze Brand Strategy and Product Platforms




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements
    ▪   The Beauty of German Engineering




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements
    ▪   Superior Comfort




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements
    ▪   Expression of Individuality




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements

                 TEUTONIA VDL POSITIONING
 ELEMENTAL     ELEMENTAL         CONTROLLED      SOFT
   HARD           SOFT             ORGANIC    ORGANIC




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 3: Create Concepts




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 3: Create Concepts




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 3: Create Concepts




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Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL

 » Phase 4: Toolkit




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Vision

 » Position of Design
                                         Participation with Management




                                                                         Corporate Design Strategies
             Product Design Strategies    Designer         Designer
                                              is             as a
                                           Royalty          Partner



                                          Designer         Designer
                                            as a              As a
                                           Service            Cop


                                           Responds to Management                                      Source: Rob Moore, IIT 2001




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Vision

 » Designer as Royalty
                 APPLE
            HERMAN MILLER
            MICHAEL GRAVES
             PHILIPE STARK




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Vision

 » Designer as Service
           SUNBEAM / OSTER
                SHARP
              FRIGIDARE




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Vision

 » Designer as Cop
           KENMORE
             DELL
           CUISINART




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Vision

 » Designer as Partner
               OXO
                HP
            ELECTROLUX




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Vision

 » Higher Design Average – Design Reviews




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Vision

 » Driver of Innovation
    ▪ Move Design Upstream to add value, downstream to
      ensure design quality, communicate added values
    ▪ Influence and role of Design in CDI / INNOVATION
                                                           Brand


   Plan                       Invent                      Develop                               Make                                Sell




        MS 0                MS 1                  MS 2                MS 3                  MS 4                 MS 5       Post
      Discovery   Gate 1   Definition   Gate 2   Design   Gate 3   Development   Gate 4   Deployment   Gate 5   Delivery   Launch
       Phase                Phase                Phase                Phase                 Phase                Phase      Audit




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Vision

 »   Experience Design
      ▪ Attract consumer on both rational and emotional level
      ▪ Brands that Matter = Meaningful Experiences
                                 Emotional connection
                                Attraction, Brand Value,
                                   Perceived Quality



                                    DESIRABLE



                                                           User can accomplish
       User perceives the                                    tasks effectively,
     functions as useful and   USEFUL           USABLE      efficiently, sense of
            fit the task                                         satisfaction




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Vision

 »   Experience Design
      ▪ Attract consumer on both rational and emotional level
      ▪ Brands that Matter = Meaningful Experiences
                                   VDL – Brand
                              PQ - Perceived Quality
                              Scenario based design
                                    On Trend



                                 DESIRABLE



                                                       Requirements Definition
         Ethnography
                             USEFUL         USABLE        Pro Assessments
      Contextual Research
                                                       Studies with consumers
      Participatory Design
                                                              Field trials
                                                             Lab studies



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Q&A




      Thanks




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Backup Slides




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Vision - PQ

 »   Anecdotal evidence and
     internal knowledge tell us that
     consumers are great at
     comparing the level of
     perceived quality (PQ) of
     products at point-of-sale, and it
     can have a significant affect on
     consumer purchase decisions.




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Vision - PQ

 » Research also tells us that consumers are not great at
   articulating the reasons for their actions and choices,
   and that their performance with a product does not
   always correlate with their preference for a product.
    ▪ Ease of use is just part of the user experience (UX) story.




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Vision - PQ

 » How can we improve the PQ of our products over our
   competition (or even different design iterations) if we
   don’t know exactly how consumers are evaluating PQ?
                       Example: Teutonia Folding Seat

        Existing Calf Support                   New Calf Support




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Research Objectives

 User-Perceived                  Objective
   Attributes                Product Attributes

      Plastic-y       0.75         Weight


                      0.25


       Flimsy         1.0          Density


                      0.25


      Cheap                        Texture



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Final Output
 »   The output of this assessment is a
     PQ Scorecard that would be used
     as a deliverable during the CDI
     process as part of an overall UX
     assessment.
      ▪ Contains specific, measurable,
        and prioritized guidelines for PQ.
      ▪ Ensures systematic and
        consistent application of PQ
        knowledge across products.


 »   Using the PQ Scorecard is an
     effective way to benchmark the
     PQ of our products as well as our
                                                Example PQ Scorecard
     competitors.
      ▪ It identifies specific focus areas to
         improve over our competition.



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Thank You




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  • 1.
    B&PE Industrial DesignUpdate The Value of Design Tim McKeown Feb 21, 2011
  • 2.
    Overview » Design’s mission and value proposition » Process ▪ NPD Roles & Responsibilities (CDI) ▪ Design as a function ▪ VDL Design Strategy » Deep Dive on Teutonia VDL ▪ Process ▪ Toolkit » Vision ▪ Position of Design ▪ Higher Design Average ▪ Driver of Innovation ▪ Experience Design /Perceived Quality » Q&A 2
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    Design’s Mission »Vision of Newell Rubbermaid – Brands That Matter » Values – Growing Brands That Matter to Consumers » Strategy ▪ Create Consumer Meaningful Brands ▪ Drive Consumer Relevant Innovation ▪ Achieve Best Total Cost ▪ Win with Customers/Consumers – Beat Competition » Key Initiative ▪ Building Brands ▪ Best in class insights, innovation, brand building capability 3
  • 4.
    Design’s Mission »Design is more than about Style BRAND DRIVERS n Br tio an va d no Design In Strategy 4
  • 5.
    Design’s Mission »Design delivers the right balance BRAND DRIVERS Competition Consumer Differentiation Relevance Design Brand Authentic 5
  • 6.
    Design’s Mission » Experiencing Brand BRAND DRIVERS COMMUNICATIONS A&P ENVIRONMENTS RETAIL EXPERIENCE SERVICES PRODUCTS 6
  • 7.
    What is IndustrialDesign? » The professional service of creating and developing concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products and systems for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer. » ID exists within the context of cooperative working relationships with other members of a development group. Typical groups include management, marketing, engineering and manufacturing specialists. The industrial designer expresses concepts that embody all relevant design criteria determined by the group. Source: IDSA 7
  • 8.
    Value Proposition ofID at B&PE For… Baby & Parenting Essentials business; Graco, Aprica, Teutonia target customer brands Who… Need to build brand and gain share by leading the market with customer need consumer driven innovations We Provide… Consumer empathy and industry understanding, creative problem solving offering skills and frameworks, the ability to synthesize multiple inputs/constraints and visualize/prototype multiple compelling solutions that inform a team of development partners/disciplines and delivers to a co-created design brief. That… Are recognizable branded product solutions which are relevant to target delivered benefits end consumer needs and expectations and are clearly differentiated from competitors on both a functional and emotional level. Unlike… Following competitive or existing offerings in the market alternatives available We … Provide solutions that connect target consumers to our brands through distinguishing advantages designed product experiences that are desirable, usable, and unique. We of the offering deliver better perceived quality that is measurable and noticeable. 8
  • 9.
  • 10.
    Process »NPD Roles and Responsibilities Overcome perceptual gaps ID Engineering among team members of different disciplines Marketing Fashion Use understanding of consumer to maintain Marketing interests-based negotiations Eng. Design Soft Prioritize design, cost, goods functionality POP Focus on team Packaging Supply empowerment and discipline understanding Source: Cagan & Vogal 2002 10
  • 11.
    Process » NPDShared Dimensions Su pp ly Ch m er a in Marketing nsu Co Eng. Design Technology Source: Cagan & Vogal 2002 11
  • 12.
    Process » Designas a function is fragmented in BPE Fashion / Graphics/ User Manual ID / UX Soft Goods CMF Packaging Labels R&D R&D Region Brand R&D 12
  • 13.
    Process » Designhas a key role in CDI 13
  • 14.
    Process » VDLStrategy – Building Brands that Matter 14
  • 15.
    Process » VDLStrategy – Benefits ▪ Make it easier for the consumer to BUY – Create relevant design solutions that are differentiated ▪ Make it easier for the sales team to SELL – Communicate company’s unique values ▪ Make it easy to BUILD BRAND equity – Increase awareness, preference, and loyalty by connecting with consumers on an emotional and functional level 15
  • 16.
    VDL: Visual DesignLanguage » Save time and $ …….increase customer loyalty 16
  • 17.
    Process » VDLStrategy - Situation ▪ Sea of Sameness – Subtle Brand Experience CHICCO GRACO BABY TREND Contemporary Traditional Value Smart Value Cleaver Features Simple Safe 17
  • 18.
    VDL Dashboard 2004-2008 Geometric Organic, Bio-Mimicry Soft & Usable Contrast of Hard & Soft (W.I.P.) Design Position Hard Goods Usable & Intuitive by Design Precision & Quality you can feel Inspired by Purity of Nature Soft Goods Uncompromising Luxury Honest & Pure Comfort, Cushion, Cleanable Color / Material Collection Based Influence Serious About Precision & Detail Serene & Simple & Finishes On Product Subtle, Elegant , Iconic Clear & Present-Easy to Spot Performance Branding Branding Accessories Collection Based Express Your Individuality Tools to Help Parents Design flexibility Reflects Target User Design You Can Customize Color & Fashion Only 18
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    Process » VDLStrategy – Project Structure APPEARANCE INVENTORY A B BEST PRACTICE BENCHMARKING C SITUATION ANALYSIS VISUAL POSITIONING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 19
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    VDL: Visual DesignLanguage » Strategy Architecture Physical or interface details in combination with the Principles, Positioning and aligned to Signature the Core Values are the makeup of the Design Elements Tangible element Language – These are updated over time. Design philosophy attributes that help define form, Design Principles relationships, interfaces, etc Physical/Digital attributes “dynamic rhythm” for example Positioning that is relevant to the Visual Positioning target consumer. Unique visual personality Determines the visual tone of a brand in the context of other brands This is the DNA or heritage Core Values of the brand - the consistent Enduring aspects of the brand relationship with consumers – it rarely changes 20
  • 21.
    VDL: Visual DesignLanguage » Strategy Architecture Physical or interface details in combination Design Application with the Principles, Positioning and aligned to Signature the Core Values are the makeup of the Design Elements Tangible element Language – These are updated over time. Design philosophy attributes Design Theory that help define form, Design Principles relationships, interfaces, etc Physical/Digital attributes “dynamic rhythm” for example Positioning that is relevant to the Unique Position Visual Positioning target consumer. Unique visual personality Determines the visual tone of a brand in the context of other brands This is the DNA or heritage Built on the Brand Core Values of the brand - the consistent Enduring aspects of the brand relationship with consumers – it rarely changes Fixed 21
  • 22.
    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Project Activities Phase 0 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Identify Analyze brand A: Create strong brand Concepts Competitive strategy elements Toolkit Analysis & Product & functional Creation attributes B: Refine key platforms elements 4 weeks 2 weeks 3 weeks 9 weeks 3 weeks 22
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis 23
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis 24
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis 25
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis 26
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 0: Competitive Analysis 27
  • 28.
    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 1: Analyze Brand Strategy and Product Platforms 28
  • 29.
    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 1: Analyze Brand Strategy and Product Platforms 29
  • 30.
    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements ▪ The Beauty of German Engineering 30
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements ▪ Superior Comfort 31
  • 32.
    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements ▪ Expression of Individuality 32
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 2: Identify Strong Brand Elements TEUTONIA VDL POSITIONING ELEMENTAL ELEMENTAL CONTROLLED SOFT HARD SOFT ORGANIC ORGANIC 33
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 3: Create Concepts 34
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 3: Create Concepts 35
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 3: Create Concepts 36
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    Deep Dive onTeutonia VDL » Phase 4: Toolkit 37
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    Vision » Positionof Design Participation with Management Corporate Design Strategies Product Design Strategies Designer Designer is as a Royalty Partner Designer Designer as a As a Service Cop Responds to Management Source: Rob Moore, IIT 2001 38
  • 39.
    Vision » Designeras Royalty APPLE HERMAN MILLER MICHAEL GRAVES PHILIPE STARK 39
  • 40.
    Vision » Designeras Service SUNBEAM / OSTER SHARP FRIGIDARE 40
  • 41.
    Vision » Designeras Cop KENMORE DELL CUISINART 41
  • 42.
    Vision » Designeras Partner OXO HP ELECTROLUX 42
  • 43.
    Vision » HigherDesign Average – Design Reviews 43
  • 44.
    Vision » Driverof Innovation ▪ Move Design Upstream to add value, downstream to ensure design quality, communicate added values ▪ Influence and role of Design in CDI / INNOVATION Brand Plan Invent Develop Make Sell MS 0 MS 1 MS 2 MS 3 MS 4 MS 5 Post Discovery Gate 1 Definition Gate 2 Design Gate 3 Development Gate 4 Deployment Gate 5 Delivery Launch Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Audit 44
  • 45.
    Vision » Experience Design ▪ Attract consumer on both rational and emotional level ▪ Brands that Matter = Meaningful Experiences Emotional connection Attraction, Brand Value, Perceived Quality DESIRABLE User can accomplish User perceives the tasks effectively, functions as useful and USEFUL USABLE efficiently, sense of fit the task satisfaction 45
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    Vision » Experience Design ▪ Attract consumer on both rational and emotional level ▪ Brands that Matter = Meaningful Experiences VDL – Brand PQ - Perceived Quality Scenario based design On Trend DESIRABLE Requirements Definition Ethnography USEFUL USABLE Pro Assessments Contextual Research Studies with consumers Participatory Design Field trials Lab studies 46
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    Q&A Thanks 47
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  • 49.
    Vision - PQ » Anecdotal evidence and internal knowledge tell us that consumers are great at comparing the level of perceived quality (PQ) of products at point-of-sale, and it can have a significant affect on consumer purchase decisions. 49
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    Vision - PQ » Research also tells us that consumers are not great at articulating the reasons for their actions and choices, and that their performance with a product does not always correlate with their preference for a product. ▪ Ease of use is just part of the user experience (UX) story. 50
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    Vision - PQ » How can we improve the PQ of our products over our competition (or even different design iterations) if we don’t know exactly how consumers are evaluating PQ? Example: Teutonia Folding Seat Existing Calf Support New Calf Support 51
  • 52.
    Research Objectives User-Perceived Objective Attributes Product Attributes Plastic-y 0.75 Weight 0.25 Flimsy 1.0 Density 0.25 Cheap Texture 52
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    Final Output » The output of this assessment is a PQ Scorecard that would be used as a deliverable during the CDI process as part of an overall UX assessment. ▪ Contains specific, measurable, and prioritized guidelines for PQ. ▪ Ensures systematic and consistent application of PQ knowledge across products. » Using the PQ Scorecard is an effective way to benchmark the PQ of our products as well as our Example PQ Scorecard competitors. ▪ It identifies specific focus areas to improve over our competition. 53
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Editor's Notes

  • #50 Graco TS vs. Chicco TS Metrolite and Cortina have a very similar visual appearance and different price points, and Chicco is beating us What exactly makes the Cortina a higher quality product? Fabric? Fit and finish? Ease of use? Other factors? There are lots of reasons why Chicco might be outperforming us but PQ is likely one of them
  • #51 In June 2009 we conducted a UX assessment comparing teutonia to Bugaboo, Uppa Baby, and Orbit. All products were unbranded. Teutonia performed best on usability. But Uppa Baby was the most preferred overall and is winning in the marketplace… why?
  • #52 Consumers described a new calf support as “plastic-y” and “cheap” even though it has a similar amount of plastic as the existing seat’s calf support. So what does “plastic-y” refer to? Amount of visible plastic? Density? Wall thickness? Weight? Texture and finish? Play in the hinges? Etc.
  • #53 To understand PQ in our products, we need to identify and quantify the relationships between the user-perceived attributes that drive quality judgments (e.g. “plastic-y”) and objective product attributes affecting those user-perceived attributes (e.g. “density”). What objective product attributes affect quality judgments? How much does each product attribute affect quality judgments? How do these judgments vary by category, segment, and region?
  • #54 We will use this scorecard to supplement existing usability scorecards that measure product performance on ease of use to complete the UX picture of our products. We will be able to compare ourselves to previous design iterations and the competition. Early in the CDI process this scorecard will be completed and monitored by the team, led by UX and ID, and as the product/prototypes become higher fidelity consumers will contribute to it as well. We will be rolling this out over the coming months, starting small as a pilot, and collecting info on a regular basis in different categories and regions until we have built a library of knowledge about PQ over several years.