The Ramp N’ Go is a specialized product made to make transporting with large dogs less stressful for both the owner and the animal. 

Although our product is primarily marketed to anyone with a large dog. Our target audience is women and the elderly who might have trouble picking up a large dog. This product can also be used in animal shelters in the trucks that are used to bring dogs back to the animal shelter, which will hopefully get adopted. This product is designed to be easy to use for any type of person and any type of dog.

The Ramp N’ Go is a ramp that folds into a dog bed that can be easily stored in a car. The ramp itself folds into a box to minimize the amount of space it will take up. The top of the box is a dog bed, so once your dog goes up the ramp it can lay down and be comfortable in your car. This feature also helps to prevent dogs from panicking and making a mess in the car. The bed is easy to clean and machine washable. Overall the Ramp N’ Go is here to make your dog’s life and your life easier.

For owners with larger dogs, traveling can be a pain. The Ramp 'n Go is designed to make traveling with a large dog easier for the owner and more comfortable for the dog.

The ramp is designed to allow the dog get into car on its own. The owner pulls the ramp out like a drawer. This means the owner does not have to attempt to lift the large dog into the car. The ramp folds out of a bed. This bed gives the dog a comfortable spot in the car while traveling. The bed cushion is made of the softest fabric and most comfortable stuffing. Having a comfortable dog makes traveling easier and more enjoyable! 

Give a thorough description of how your design process developed this semester. What designs worked, what didn't, and how did you overcome these challenges?  Include an explanation of how market research and customer feedback played a role in the design of your product. Tell us why decided to brand and market your project idea the way in which you did. As an entrepreneur, what is your vision for this project?

The Catpod is a sleek home for your feline friend that allows for portability, comfort, and customization. With the hexagonal 'pod' design, our Catpod allows users to stack and place as their pods on top of one another as they please. This allows for ultimate customization when deciding how you want your feline friend to enjoy its time off.

The Catpod is an innovative product designed to provide a welcoming, multi-functional home for your cat. The Catpod has many different forms to it. Its unique locking mechanism allows you to use it as a comfortable to-go crate when your're taking your cat on the road, It also serves as a stylish playhouse for your cat to relax or play with yarn in, while you're cooking and cleaning around the house. One of the most interesting features of this product is that it is capable of transforming into a mega play-set. By stacking multiple Catpods on top of one another, you can provide your cat with a multiple story, layered play set. 

The reason Catpod was created is to break the barrier with cages for animals. Why does a crate for your animal have to be so outdated and ugly? These designs could be considered intimidating for many cats. Our vision at Catpod is to eliminate this intimidation. The animals we have in our lives deserve the best, and Catpod delivers that to them. 

CatPod is a portable, hexagonal kennel designed for cats. Its hexagonal design allows the users pet owner to use the space more efficiently.

The main reason why this product exists is to provide the cat owners a more cleaner and efficient alternative to the kennels that is are currently available on the market at this time. While most kennels are either made of fabric or metals, CatPod will be made out of plastic. which This will allow the cat owners to wash the pod when needed, which could help with maintaining the good health conditions of cats keeping their cat clean, happy and healthy. However, The CatPod's main feature is its modularity. where People who owns many multiple cats could have a pod for each, and stack up the pods in in any way they prefer. With its hexagonal shape, pods will form a structurally-stable honeycomb structure, which is structurally stable, and that uses the space very efficiently. 

Great description! Maybe add one sentence at the end that explains how cats could have the option to play and move between pods.

The designing process of this product was very straight-forward, but as it developed, the development began, more time was spent on designing the sliding mechanism for the pods. This is the most important part of this product because this mechanism allows the users to slide the pods together and apart in and out, so that they could take to pods with them to the outside if they need to. Other things that is in the final stage of designing is Another aspect of the design development includes the lid's lock mechanism, which potentially could be replaced with velcro in order to reduce time. 

Add one sentence at the end to summarize the Catpod and its use.

The Happy Nappy is a luxury kennel that reduces a dogs stress by integrating scents and sound-canceling walls to ensure the dog's comfort.

Dogs are pampered head to paw so their owners can demonstrate their love. There are dog spas, clothing, and even devices to let owners communicate with their cute little pupper when they are away. But when the owner leaves and the dog is put in a stressful situation, such as a loud thunderstorm, the innocent puppers are put in an uncomfortable metal kennel that is cold and uninviting. This isn’t the owners' fault though, because they have the option between a very expensive kennel that gives the dog comfort and peace or a cheap enclosure that they can just put a blanket in and call it a day. Most owners buy the more affordable option, but not anymore because the Happy Nappy is here to help. 

The kennel's design includes padding on all sides so the dog will never have an uncomfortable moment. Every little detail, down to the shape, has been tested by dog owners to see what they think their dogs would enjoy best. There is a scent diffuser that will release calming scents like lavender. The shape is of it was the most liked from customer reviews and can even double as a table. With the Happy Nappy, all dogs can be happy and stress-free 100% of the time, no matter the storm!

The Happy Nappy is a uniquely-designed, affordable dog kennel that allows the dog to destress.

The Happy Nappy is built to allow the animal to de-stress while feeling pampered all at the same time. We designed the Happy Nappy to be unlike most typical, unattractive kennels on the market. Animals often feel enclosed and uncomfortable in a cold, metal kennel. To help the animal feel pampered rather than stowed away, the Happy Nappy's soft pillow bottom and padded walls keep the animal comfortable at all times. Additionally, the luxurious lavender scents help the pet de-stress when in a state of panic. These comforting elements prevent the owner from worrying about leaving their anxious dog at home. We tested different shapes of the kennel. We chose to use the tent shape instead of the cone or box. The other two shapes were less appealing for our overall ascetic. Its large size works best for a range of dog sizes. 

This product's price allowsthe owner to get a luxury kennel without spending too much. Overall, the Happy Nappy is a stress-relieving kennel for both the dog and their owner. It's created to be affordable for pet owners that want their dog to feel luxurious. 

CatPod is a portable, hexagonal kennel designed for cats. Its hexagonal design allows the pet owner to use space more efficiently.

The main reason why this product exists is to provide the cat owners a more clean and efficient alternative to the kennels that are currently available on the market. While most kennels are either made of fabric or metals, CatPod will be made out of plastic called HDPE. This will allow the cat owners to wash the pod when needed, keeping their cat clean, happy and healthy. The CatPod's main feature is its modularity. People who owns multiple cats could have a pod for each, and stack the pods in in any way they prefer. With its hexagonal shape, pods will form a structurally-stable honeycomb structure that uses the space very efficiently. CatPod will also have doors on its side panels, allowing the cats to have more freedom. They may also interact with other cats by moving from one pod to the other. 

The design process of this product was very straight-forward, but as it developed, more time was spent on designing the sliding mechanism for the pods. This is the most important part of this product because this mechanism allows the users to slide the pods together and apart, so that they could take to pods with them to the outside if they need to. Another aspect of the design development includes the lid's lock mechanism, which potentially could be replaced with either magnets or velcro to reduce time. 

As the project entered the final design phase, CatPod's main focus shifted towards the high-end market, targeting consumers who wants luxurious products for their cats. CatPod can provide the cats with luxurious experience, while maintaining modularity and portability.

1. What is your opinion of the product?

Dad: "I think the product is beneficial, especially for the volunteers you described would be using it."

Mom: "Because our dog is tiny we wouldn't benefit from it, but if we had a big dog I for sure would use a ramp rather than pick up the dog."

2. Do you see yourself recommending the product to someone?

Dad: "I would reccoemend this to people who are trying to provide dogs comfort in a vehicle. It would be very beneficial for dog owners with larger dogs who do not want to lift them into a car."

Mom: "I would recommend it to my friend, Stephanie, because she has a really big dog and travels a lot."

3. How does this project compete?

Dad: "Judging by the way you described the project,  it seems to offer more than the other ramps on the market."

Mom: "It looks smaller and easier to use than others I've seen."

4. How would you use this project?

Dad: "Our dog now is small so I wouldn't use it, but my old dog when I was in college was big and I could use the ramp when I took my dog hunting."

Mom: "I wouldn't use the project."

5. What is the pricing?

Dad: "I would make it cheaper than other products to add to the list of reasons to buy this product."

Mom: "I like to buy things for my dog but I never like to spend more on my dog than I would for myself.. so I would make it cheaper."