MINI PROJECT JOHN MORGAN, LI HUEY TAN, SUHYUN KIM, WALTER STEVENS, DANA HILGERS, RAHUL KUMAR

IDENTIFY A WHITE SPACE Stolen bikes/bike parts Bike collisions/crowding Boring classroom design Overcrowded buses Unreliable buses Unreliable SafeRides Stolen Laundry Slow Laundry Lost socks Long customer service hold-time Tangled cords Lack of outlets Accidental overspending on credit cards Loose pockets Heavy groceries No buses on holidays Inefficient weekend bus service Not safe to walk at night

IDENTIFY A WHITE SPACE Stolen bikes/bike parts Bike collisions/crowding Boring classroom design Overcrowded buses Unreliable buses Unreliable SafeRides Stolen Laundry Slow Laundry Long customer service hold-time Tangled cords Lack of outlets Loose pockets Heavy groceries No buses on holidays Inefficient weekend bus service Not safe to walk at night Accidental overspending on credit cards

DESIGN PROBLEM Students need a safe and efficient way to travel on campus.

STUDENTS NEED A SAFE AND EFFICIENT WAY TO TRAVEL ON CAMPUS Young adults Dorms Class Fast-paced Time managing Diverse Learning Professionals Forgiving Energetic Passionate Busy Exams Require Necessary Definite Problem Solution Survival Protection Comfortable Shelter Unharmed Shield Armor Police Emergency Ambulance Army Self-defense Quick Easy Solution Convenient Fast Simple Jimmy John’s Problem Solving Computers Car Bike Handy Useful Purposeful Smart Accessible Path Solution Road Highway Direction Move Follow Go Movement Transportation Adventure Bus Car Truck Bike Walk Journey Path Destination College The Quad Residence Halls University Buildings School Students Classes Learning Place Big Crowded UIUC (noun)(verb)(adj)(art.)(conj.)(adj)(noun) (prep) (verb)(prep)(noun)

DESIGN PROBLEM Students need a safe and efficient way to travel on campus.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS -More buses -More bus stops -Bike shelters -Bicycles with key locks to prevent theft -Rent Bicycles -Emergency buttons on bicycles -Own a car

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS -More buses -More bus stops -Bike shelters -Bicycles with key locks to prevent theft -Rent Bicycles -Emergency buttons on bicycles -Own a car

RENTAL BIKES ON CAMPUS Cycling is the fastest way to get around campus Available 24/7 No bus waiting time No scheduling Theft Prevention Outside all major dorms, campus buildings, and popular locations Covered by slightly readjusting transportation fees in student tuition

EMERGENCY BUTTON Uses same service as emergency buttons located around campus Tracking device on bike tells location Removable cover over button to prevent accidental misuse Useful at night