Problem purpose statements

Waste in packaging:

Problem
Consumers are generally unaware of how unnecessary and environmentally impacting most packaging designs are. From food goods to hygiene supplies packaging these single use daily waste items are currently designed from production to immediate environmental toxic waste instead of being synthesized back from where they came.
Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to alleviate/ solve the enormous impact of human industrial waste on planet Earth.
End Users:
All consumers of any designed product will be included in the user base. They will also be among the primary stakeholders.
The Environment:
The location of change in this problem will occur anywhere were products are packaged/sold/purchased and designed.
Research: Not compiled yet some sources are:
*Waste Age and Recycling Times' Recycling Handbook, by John T. Aquino * Packaging Sustainability: Tools, Systems, and Strategies for Innovative Package Design, by Wendy Jedlicka



Website overhaul: Friends of South Asia

Problem: http://www.friendsofsouthasia.org/ is a very voluminous website with poor information architecture and navigation ease with information spread too wide and little continuity in the pages.
Purpose: The purpose of this research and development is to find a more efficent way to reorganize the site to better deliver the information they want seen.
End User: Any person that wishes to participate and keep current with what Friends of South Asia has to offer.
The Environment: Will consist of the internet platform of a website.

Surfboard Travel equipment.

Problem: Traveling overseas on major airlines with a surfboard has become a costly procedure with the new marketing trends of nearly all major airlines
Purpose: The purpose of this research will target the feasibility and practicality of developing a surfboard that is comprised of multiple pieces running vertically from tip to tail in order to preserve the performance characteristics of a non-segmented surfboard.
End User: The primary user in this product will be traveling surfers looking to save on airfare costs.
Environment: All of the practicality will be at the airport check on station for traveling surfboard equipment. If the product can be designed to be waived from current pricing then it will not be a failure, assuming it still operates as it should.
Research:
Aero Mexico
www.aeromexico.com 800-237-6639
$60- One-way per board, maximum length 9ft - packed. Sorry guys, you can't include this as your free carry-on.
Air France
www.airfrance.com 800-237-2747
Varies-The price varies depending on destination. It's best to contact them or visit their site.
Air Pacific
www.airpacific.com 800-227-4446
Varies -Variable Excess Baggage Charge + $22 "Bulky Item" charge.
Air New Zealand
www.airnewzealand.com 800-262-1234
Free-As part of your two-bag limit, (up to 23 kg).
Alaska
www.alaskaair.com 800-252-7522
$15/$25-The board can be included as a standard checked bag. Maximum length is 9 feet.
American Airlines
www.aa.com 800-433-7300
$100/Varies-Domestic/International. One-way per bag under 70 lbs. One board per person.
Bahamas Air
up.bahamasair.com/ 800-222-4262
$50-One way, per bag. 6 ft maximum.
British Airways
www.britishairways.com 800-AIRW A YS
No-No surfboards allowed on British Airways flights.
China Air
www.china-airlines.com 800-227-5118
Varies-Price varies with destination. One-way: Under 109"
Continental*
www.continental.com 800-523-3273
$100+One bag with a max of 4 boards; 1 board = $100, 3 = $400, 4 = $700 (ouch!). Excess baggage fees may apply and it's gotta be be under 115".
COP A
www.copaair.com 800-FL Y -COP A
$75One-way per board. Limit 2 boards per passenger. Only $50 to São Paulo and San Jose.
Delta*
www.delta.com 800-221-1212
$200-One-way per board. If it's over 70 lbs, you have to pay extra.
Hawaiian Air
www.hawaiianair.com 800-367-5320
$100-One-way. Two boards max. per bag, Max height 11ft, max weight 50 lbs. Price drops to $35 between islands.
Iberia
www.iberia.com 800-504-8030
$189-One way. One board per passenger. MUST make request 24 hours before flight via phone.
Japan Air
www.japanair.com 800-525-3663
Varies-A charge equivalent to 50% of the excess baggage charge. Price also varies depending on destination.
Jet Blue*
www.jetblue.com 800-538-2583
$50-One-way per bag. *No excess baggage (including surfboards) allowed on flights to Santo Domingo or Santiago.
Korean Air
www.koreanair.com 800-438-5000
Varies-50% of one Excess Baggage Charge will be applied. No boards over 70lbs and/or 109".
Lan
www.lan.com 866-435-9526
Free-Cannot exceed 118" or 99 lb.
Lufthansa
www.lufthansa-usa.com 800 645-3880
Varies-No boards longer than 78".
Malaysian www.malaysiaairlines.com 800 552 9264
Varies-Price varies with destination. Bags are 50% of normal excess baggage charge. Max size of 98".
Qantas www.qantas.com.au 800-227-4500
Free-Free as part of your two bag limit. Otherwise $53 each way.
Singapore www.singaporeair.com 800-742-3333
Free-As part of your two bag limit. Otherwise, $109 each way
South African Airlines www.flysaa.com 800-722-9675
Free-As part of your two bag limit, not exceeding 109", otherwise, $125
Southwest www.southwest.com 800-435-9792
$50-Domestic/International. One-way per bag (2 boards per bag). Fins must be removed.
T ACA www.taca.com 800-400-T ACA
$100-One-way; Up to 2 boards in one bag. Fins must be removed.
Thai www.thaiairways.com 800-426-5204
Varies-Max 109".
United* www.united.com 800-864-8331
$200-Fee is per board. Price ranges depending on destination. Two board max per case. Max of 50 lbs. & 109"
USA3000 www.usa3000airlines.com 877-USA-3000
$50-Subject to additional charges.
USAir www.usairways.com 800-245-4882
$100-One-way per board. Remove your fins.
Virgin Atlantic www.virgin-atlantic.com 800-821-5438
Free-Free, limit one per customer. Must not exceed 277cm and must not exceed 23Kg in weight.