Process Flow 

(12 weeks)

i. Phase 1: Preparation (3 weeks)

We had spent about three weeks on this first stage. We started by gathering our thoughts
and coming up with the best one, a lifeguard backpack. After that, we decided on our
target customers, criteria, and customer’s requirements based on the survey that we had
created. We also made an action plan for each member and a specific timeline for the
next process stages to make sure that we were on schedule.

ii. Phase 2: Designing (over five weeks)

Being aware that this is the most important stage, we had put a lot of time and effort into
it. It took us over five weeks to finish. We began with choosing material, style, and size.
Then, we developed the product gradually based on the previous survey so that it not only
fits our criteria but also has a high quality. After deciding where to place the mini
lifebuoy, we started making a blueprint for our product.

Figure 1: Backpack size Figure 2: The right front of the

backpack (the yellow part is

where we put the mini

lifebuoy)
Furthermore, what bothered us the most was how to reduce the unnecessary features. In
order to make the backpack cheaper, we had to reduce some features. Those are usually
used for travelling, but our purpose is just studying or working.

iii. Phase 3: Completing (over three weeks)

This is the final stage, and it is also the time when we have to rush to complete all the last
steps for the project. However, unfortunately, one of our members has left the group
during this stage, so we must rearrange all the tasks and manage more workloads.
Nevertheless, with our effort, we are now on schedule. We are gathering all the
information and feedback, and then we will have a final test to make sure it will work
well. Last but not least, we will write a report and present our project on the lifeguard
backpack to the class.