As the year begins to wind down, my work is actually beginning to get crazy! I have been working on my project presentation for the last month or so, as I have needed to verify testing numbers. Still no timetable has been set for the actual sales date of the sings, but we have begun preliminary talks with cities to get a sense of the local interest.
It appears the business will start by looking to sell locally, then perhaps branch out beyond if all goes well. My own life has been extremely hectic as classes are beginning to end before AP testing starts next week. I am looking forward to the extra time I will have after AP testing as school will be essentially over for me. In addition to the much anticipated free time, I will also have more time to work on my iQuest project!
I hope to make May my most productive month for exactly this reason of having so much more time.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Project Update!
The last month has been a blur for me as I have been extremely busy. I spent my spring break on the east coast touring schools and heard back from all that I applied to (finally).
With so much activity, I have not been able to spend as much time recently on my project as I would have liked to, but I believe we have made significant progress since my last blog.
My last update specific to my project involved my struggle with finding a quality solution to ensure the sign's adhesiveness to the ground. Since then, it seems I have exhausted every possible option and settled on one slightly more expensive and complex than I would have hoped. Without going into too much detail, the main idea behind this new prototype is a tile underneath the sign which can more easily bond with the street.
Most recently, I have been involved in creating ways to present this new product to potential buyers (cities, towns, etc.). In addition to explaining why the signs are even necessary, I must include the results of testing, aspects of the design to be highlighted as needed, and attempt to answer questions that may arise.
The process thus far has been long and arduous, but my role in the project is beginning to turn into what I had hoped it to be: actually running a business. Although this project cannot yet be deemed a "business" as zero sales have been made, my preparation for the product to reach the marketplace marks a critical point in the unveiling of such a title.
With months of school left, my project is still just beginning. I hope to have more to blog about in the near future as my life begins to return to its normal routine.
The last month has been a blur for me as I have been extremely busy. I spent my spring break on the east coast touring schools and heard back from all that I applied to (finally).
With so much activity, I have not been able to spend as much time recently on my project as I would have liked to, but I believe we have made significant progress since my last blog.
My last update specific to my project involved my struggle with finding a quality solution to ensure the sign's adhesiveness to the ground. Since then, it seems I have exhausted every possible option and settled on one slightly more expensive and complex than I would have hoped. Without going into too much detail, the main idea behind this new prototype is a tile underneath the sign which can more easily bond with the street.
Most recently, I have been involved in creating ways to present this new product to potential buyers (cities, towns, etc.). In addition to explaining why the signs are even necessary, I must include the results of testing, aspects of the design to be highlighted as needed, and attempt to answer questions that may arise.
The process thus far has been long and arduous, but my role in the project is beginning to turn into what I had hoped it to be: actually running a business. Although this project cannot yet be deemed a "business" as zero sales have been made, my preparation for the product to reach the marketplace marks a critical point in the unveiling of such a title.
With months of school left, my project is still just beginning. I hope to have more to blog about in the near future as my life begins to return to its normal routine.
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