Student name: Pattra Chaisawat

Class: Product Design 1 – Industrial Design Major, Academy of Art University

Instructor: Chris Myers
Student e-mail: p.chaisawat@gmail.com

Student Project Questionnaire: GPS Device for Marine Biologists

1. Do you own a GPS device? Yes No

If yes, what is the current make/model of your GPS ______________________________________________

2. On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with the existing GPS units?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(dissatisfied) (very satisfied)

3. On a scale of 1-10, how important is a GPS device for your field of work/study?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(unimportant) (very important)

4. Have you ever used (or are you currently using) more than one GPS unit on a regular basis?
Yes No

5. What is the average amount of time spent using the GPS unit in one week?
__ Less than 1 hour __ 1-5 hours __ 5-10 hours
__ 10-20 hours __ 20-40 hours __ Over 40 hours

6. What is the average amount of time spent on the field each week?
__ Less than 1 hour __ 1-5 hours __ 5-10 hours
__ 10-20 hours __ 20-40 hours __ Over 40 hours

7. Do you mostly work alone or with a group of people? Alone Group

If in group, how many people? ________________________________________________________________

8. Do you often use a GPS while operating a vehicle? Yes No

9. Which of these is the most convenient operating function for you? (choose one)
__ Pressing buttons __ Sliding switch
__ Locking switch __ Touch screen
Student name: Pattra Chaisawat
Class: Product Design 1 – Industrial Design Major, Academy of Art University
Instructor: Chris Myers
Student e-mail: p.chaisawat@gmail.com

10. Do you prefer interchangeable or rechargeable batteries? (choose one)

__ Interchangeable __ Rechargeable
__ No preference __ Prefer to have both options

11. Which one(s) of these functions would benefit you as a Marine Scientist? (choose all that applies)
__ Waterproof ability __ Tracking ability __ Buoyancy
__ Satellite radio __ Voice activation __ Thermometer

12. What is the most you would spend on a GPS unit specifically designed for a Marine Scientist, if the
product had a lifetime of 7-10 years? (in USD)
$100-200 $200-500 $500-1,000 $1,000-1,500 $1,500-2,500

13. What is/are the most satisfying existing function(s) on a GPS unit, for your field of work/study?

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14. What is/are the most common problem(s) with the existing GPS unit?

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15. What additional/improved GPS capability would you recommend?

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