APPENDIX E:
EXPERT INTERVIEW SUMMARY
Alp Alptekin and Ben Levinson interviewed Professor Paul Sprecht of the Segal Design Institute on
February 20th, 2016. The expert we interviewed gave us input on what sort of materials we should be using
on this project, as well as suggesting potential cosmetic enhancements to our current design to appeal to
Elsa. Among the cosmetic improvements, a mirror placed on the board could help with making the device
more aesthetically pleasing and look more like a piece of furniture rather than an appliance, of which
Professor. Sprecht wanted to emphasize the importance.
A number of improvements in the utility of this device were also suggested, such as adding springs at the
base of each bar to make sure the bars don’t harm Elsa in case she bumps into them accidentally. Suction
cups were also recommended to stabilize the board itself so it doesn’t sway during use.
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