Progress Review: Herman Miller

Jonathan Ashdown | Linjing Chen | Anthony DeMaio| Yang Shen

Product Update
Company: Herman Miller
Form And Function

Prototype Development

Product Name
User test

Feedback

Competitive Matrix
solutions features

transformadesk

desk with small screen devices standing monitor (laptop, ipad)

neat desktop & clean cable management

various ports & easy to connect It takes a few seconds before using. a bit more expensive than normal desk monitor & hardware can be updated

various ports can use directly normal monitor & hardware can be updated

limited ports can use directly normal can't be updated

large space for working without computer performance for entertainment

ports support ease of use cost durability

Decision Criteria
The desk must possess following features:

Space saving. Monitor can be hidden when user does not need it, leaving space for working.
Ease of use. Monitor can be risen and hidden easily and devices can be connected to screen easily. Not many steps to do by user. Durability. The desk and device inside are for long term use and must be high quality.

In addition, the table should, if possible, possess the following additional features:

Good looking. Neat and tidy , clean cable management. Support as much device as possible

Easy to assemble
Wireless connection and remote function

Prototype Development

Process Flow
Work Element

A
B C D E F G H I J K L M

Work Element Short Description Feed and set up wooden sheets and vinyl sheets (process 3 wooden sheet/vinyl sheets at a time) Cut wooden sheets and vinyl sheets for desktop to size (4' x 2') Cut hole for mounting monitor in desktop pieces Cut wooden sheets for legs to size (2' x 3') Glue vinyl sheet to wooden sheets Drilling hole for screw in monitor support piece Sand every wooden sheet Mount monitor support piece to desktop using hinges and screws Mount desktop extension piece to desktop using hinges and screws Mount drawers to desktop using hinges and screws Assembly of Unit including Outsourced Electrical Parts Inspection - Inspect quality and functionality of transformadesk Packaging - Package parts Sum of Work Element Task Times =

Time (sec)

Immediate Predecessor(s)

Equipment

5
2 2 2 30 4 15 5 5 5 25 5 15 120

None
A B C D E F G H I J K L

Conveyor Belt
CNC Press CNC Press CNC Press Conveyor Belt Drill Press By Hand Rivot Gun Rivot Gun Rivot Gun Conveyor Belt Conveyor Belt By Hand

Process Flow Development

Workstation Number Tasks Time Per Workstation (sec)

S1
S2 S3 S4

A,B,C,E,F
D K, L G,H,I,J,M

30
30 30 30

Line Balancing Solution

Layout of Factory

Objectives

Marketing Materials/Launch
Brochures, catalogs, flyers, tear sheets Online marketing materials CAD drawings Images Tech Specs (dimensions etc) Digital versions of all printed materials Online Promotion Blogosphere SAYL Chair

Product Name
100% think the name is not or barely important to

purchase decision for furniture

100% rarely or never notice the name of furniture

Options:
TBD: 1. best-describe its functionality

2. likable

User
Limited Design Options Rapid Turnaround

User
Distributor

User User
Distributor

Wholesaler

User User

Herman Miller
Herman Miller Territory Salesperson

Distributor

User
User User

Distributor

User
User
Distributor

Involved in bidding process Possible Conflict of Interest

User User

Questions
Comments on our product?
How to improve?

Product Name
Which one is the best (class opinion)

Distribution Channels Trade Shows?