Keeping a bag of ground coffee closed to ensure freshness and having a proper scoop close by are often common frustrations faced by coffee drinkers. The Product Development Technology Station (PDTS) designed a device to enhance the user experience and address these issues. The Coffee Scoop and Clip are a two in one solution, sealing a coffee bag and always having the correct scoop at hand.
The station assisted in all aspects of the development process, which included research of user needs and technical requirements.
In-house prototyping allowed for nine iterative prototypes to be produced in only a week and therefore converted a basic idea into a fully developed design.
The ability to have tangible prototypes in the conceptualization phase dramatically speeds up the decision making process, while confirming the user experience and functionality. The PDTS refined the design for mass manufacturing, adapting the necessary features for injection moulding. A limit run injection mould tool was produced, which allowed the client to enter the market within only two months.
Branding and display units for the product were also developed by the station. The product is currently retailed throughout South Africa.