The project involved research on foot problems, existing providers, and target customers. A customer flow was developed involving awareness, research, consultations, selections, and revisits. Two key service touchpoints included visual designs and checklists to improve consultations, and moldable materials customers could use to preview solutions. A video advertisement was also created to promote the concept. The conclusion discussed how the integrated service could better solve issues around human feet and shoes with seamless customization of comfort and style.
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1. Jeff Wan Chung Sing 14033563GAdvisor: Fred Han Master of Design (Design Practise) 2014-15
4. ABSTRACT
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This capstone project was advised by Fred Han and co-advised by Enersto Spicciolato
and David M Williams from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the aim of this
course is to create a project that reflects the students¡¯ passion in a specific field of
design.
The purpose of this report is to illustrate the understanding of the problem stated, and
ultimately creating design solutions for the proposed topic; an integrated service design
for custom insoles in shoes. the flow of this report will be divided into several sections
describing the current problems, market needs and service procedure employed in
custom orthotic insole and custom dress shoes services, followed up by the
methodologies used for the research process. The insights will ultimately lead to the flow
of concept generation, with a detailed report describing concepts¡¯ functions and element.
the report will be concluded with a summary of how the service design solution has
achieved its goal to solve existing problems.
In Hong Kong, about 80% of the people have big or small foot problem and services for
custom insole and custom dress shoes have always been separated. In order to tackle
such market gap, this subject has been raised in order to generate possible solutions
that offer customization for comfortable and good looking premium dress shoes to
international elites.
5. Orthotic
Insole
Custom
Shoes
Bio-
mechanic
Comfort
&
Style
EXISTING SERVICES & PROBLEMS
Currently, the services that offer custom orthotic insoles and custom dress shoes
are separated in the market, therefore there is no ALL-IN-ONE service for customers
who are seeking dress shoes that can accommodate foot problems but yet looking
good.
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6. And most of the customers want
to be feeling good and looking
good at the same time in our
walk of life...
It should be like getting
spectacles:
Orthotic
Insole
Bio-
mechanic
Custom
Shoes
Comfort
&
Style
INSIGHT
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7. MISSION STATEMENT
Foot & Co. is a comprehensive footwear service for people seeking a solution to
their foot problem; it understand the science behind comfort and the comfort
behind style. The service is support by touchpoints that enhance customer
interaction, engagement and satisfaction.
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8. RESEARCH OUTLINE
In-depth research and
analysis on local and
global custom shoes
companies, orthotic
insoles service providers
and shoe making
workshops.
Phase 1
Develop business
models, concepts of
touchpoint and brand
strategies that meet
the project objectives
Phase 2
Select a final concept for
further development
Phase 3
Refine and finalize final
concept
Refine and finalize final
concept
Phase 4
Develop final
presentation and
branding
Execution of final
presentation
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9. RESEARCH DATAS
80% of people have big or small foot problems.
50% have pain or complain that caused by biomechanical problems.
And only 10-20% of those who have pain or complain would seek for help from foot
specialist. Why?...
Because the foot pain or complain is not too obvious and not affecting
everyday life.
Not confidence with the effectiveness of the solution.
Lack of understanding from the general public.
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10. Occupation
Income Range
Education Background
Need & Want
Banking & Finance
Entertainment
PR & Marketing
Business Development
HKD$ 30K - 60K
University or above
Occupation Level
Management or Executive
Wellbeing-over-status
Entrepreneur
Attention to quality
Conscious consumer
Knowledge driven
Admiration of craftsmanship
TARGETED CUSTOMERS / INTERNATIONAL ELITE
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12. RESEARCH / COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS
Common Problem 01:
Plantar Fasciitis(×ãµ×½îĤÑ×)
Common Problem 02:
Corn(ëuÑÛ), Hammer Toe(åN îÖº), Bunion(
Ä·ÄÒÑ×) and Callus(×ãµ×ƤÄwÓ²½Y)
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13. RESEARCH / COMPETITORS
01 The Left Shoe Company
>Foot Scanner
>Custom Dress Shoes
02 The Left Shoe Company
>Foot Scanner
>Custom Dress Shoes
03 Dr Comfort
>Off-the-shelf Orthopedic Shoes
>Custom Orthotic Insoles
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21. Awareness Research
1st
Visit
Consultation
Selection of
Service
Check
out
2nd
Visit
3rd
Visit
TP A
Visual designs for
consultation procedure
and checklist that facilitate
and improve the
consultation process
TP B
Physical setting and
objects for customer
to preview and try
their selected service
in order to raise
confidence and lower
drop rate
¡° Helping customer to
understand the relationship
between their pain and their
shoes is definitely something
useful for our practise... ¡±
¡° 50% of the customers get it
right in 2nd visit; 40% need to
come the 3rd time; 10% just
never feels right...¡±
TARGETED SERVICE TOUCHPOINTS
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23. TP
A
TP
B
Visual designs for consultation procedure and 5
points checklist
Physical setting and object for customer to
preview and try their selected service
Location of Pain?
Morning Pain?
Arch Index?
Weight?
Activeness?
Moldable Plastic Sheet
Forms under hot water in 1 minute
Instant feeling of
corrected support
SERVICE TOUCHPOINT / Plantar Fasciitis(×ãµ×½îĤÑ×)
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24. TP
A
Visual designs for consultation procedure and 5
points checklist
Location of Pain?
Morning Pain?
Arch Index?
Weight?
Activeness?
SERVICE TOUCHPOINT / Plantar Fasciitis(×ãµ×½îĤÑ×)
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25. SERVICE TOUCHPOINT / Plantar Fasciitis(×ãµ×½îĤÑ×)
TP
B
Physical setting and object for customer to
preview and try their selected service
Moldable Plastic Sheet
Forms under hot water in 1 minute
Instant feeling of
corrected support
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26. TP
A
Location of Pain?
Corn? Hammer Toe? Bunion? Callus?
Fat Pad Atrophy(Ö¬·¾‰|ή¿s)?
Hallux Valgus(Ä´Íâ·)?
Diabetic(ÌÇÄò²¡»¼Õß)?
Visual designs for consultation procedure and 5
points checklist
SERVICE TOUCHPOINT /
Corn(ëuÑÛ), Hammer Toe(åN îÖº), Bunion(Ä·ÄÒÑ×) and Callus(×ãµ×ƤÄwÓ²½Y)
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27. TP
B
Physical setting and object for customer to
preview and try their selected service
Cut and stick in 2 minutes
Apex(EVA) Sheet with Hapad
Instant feeling of
corrected cushioning
SERVICE TOUCHPOINT /
Corn(ëuÑÛ), Hammer Toe(åN îÖº), Bunion(Ä·ÄÒÑ×) and Callus(×ãµ×ƤÄwÓ²½Y)
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36. CONCLUSION
The progress of making this project come true has provided me with insights that came
far beyond from what I could imagine. Knowing that this could be a challenging project,
especially acknowledging the difficulty of keeping all the design criteria in tact, tackling
this subject has been joyous and exciting.
The issue between human foot and shoes is not an easy assignment. Especially
knowing that there are so many service provider offering custom insoles and custom
shoes in the market, being able to create an even better service that integrate two types
of customization makes it a challenge of this project. However, the service design from
Foot & Co. differentiate itself with some unique touchpoints that enhance the trust and
confidence between customers and Foot & Co.¡¯s service, as well as educating
customers to become more knowledgeable on their feet and shoes.
In the future of custom insole and custom dress shoes should be integrated into one
service and become more seamless and affordable. With the applications of different
kind of digital fabrication and it is foreseeable that customization of comfort and beauty
would become mainstream and allow more customers would have an opportunity to
enjoy customization of comfort as well as style.
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