BEBHS is a private, nonprofit organization with an animal shelter and veterinary hospital located in Berkeley, California. The organization serves Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Marin Counties by offering animal adoption services, canine training classes, humane education, and animal care.
1) Final Problem/Purpose Statement with Sub-Problems to the Problem Statement
Problem Statement: The BEBHS lacks an efficient cat and dog food storage system due to high costs and limited organizing solutions.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study is to research human factors, cost-effective storage solutions, and earth friendly methods and materials to develop an innovative cat and dog food storage system that meets the needs of an animal adoption center.
A) Users; Stakeholders; Beneficiaries
End users are identified as canine and feline coordinators, animal adoption center operation management, and/or trained volunteers who will maintain, clean, or in any way utilize the design solution.
Primary users also include shelter animals.
Secondary users and beneficiaries include fabricator(s) or those who build or must assemble design solution.
B) Environment
The BEBHS adoption center in Berkeley, Ca will be the main facility site for the design project.
C) References/ Resources
Research will be conducted on site at the BEBHS and through staff and management input. Interviews will be conducted with other animal welfare facilitators and staff members by visiting various Bay Area adoption centers. Literature will be gathered via the SFSU library on topics such as storage solutions for home or office, compact living, organizing, green materials, human factors, and existing products relating to research topic.
2) Sub-Problems:
1. What are features of existing cat and dog food storage system products?
2. What are features of existing storage solutions for the home and office?
3. What are the criteria for storing cat and dog food properly?
4. What are the different types of cat and dog food to be stored at an adoption center?
5. What is required to design a ‘green’ cat and dog food storage system?
6. What is the cost analysis of earth-friendly materials that can be used to design a cat and dog food storage system?
7. What are the human factors to consider when designing an easy to use and space saving cat and dog food storage system?
3) DRAFT (4 - 6) Hypothesis/Solutions to the designated Problem Statement:
1. A cat and dog food storage system with color codes and/or picture labels will make it easier to organize and identify the various types of food.
2. A cat and dog food storage system with an easy to reach dispense and refill mechanism will provide more ease of use.
3. A cat and dog food system with a measuring device eliminates the need for extra utensils to determine the correct amount of food for animals with special diets.
4. A cat and dog food storage system that is durable and easy to clean will reduce maintenance and last longer.
5. A cat and dog food storage system made with recycled materials is non-toxic, better for the environment, and raises awareness of sustainability.
6. A cat and dog food storage system with space to hold bowls and other supplies will be more functional and easy to organize.
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