draagn Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Just wanted to show off some examples of hoe I use AM for product design and prototyping. Bell1.jpg is a product called "The WaterPixie" (patent pending) that I have created a Rapid Prototype of see waterpixie_Open.jpg The WaterPixie is an ornament you use to water your christmas tree with. No more crawling under the tree. HA! Any way production will be happening end of 09 - 10 for sale in stores christmas 2010. Quote
zandoriastudios Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Awesome!!! There is nothing quite like seeing your ideas turned into REAL objects!! Quote
Paul Forwood Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Way to go! One concern though... has this passed health and safety tests for consumer products? It is just the idea of having lots of people pouring water into the reservoir of the "WaterPixie" when it is suspended above Christmas lights. Perhaps some careful words of guidance would be enough. Anyway, it is great to see you getting your own, A:M visualised, product into the stores. Good luck with sales when it finally hits those shelves. Quote
John Bigboote Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Very cool! Does it work on artificial trees? DUH! Just use artificial water! Quote
KenH Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Wow. I was just considering this myself. I have a crazy idea for a notebook concept but I've no means of making an actual notebook to get a patent so I thought I'd just you tube it for fun. Nice product idea you have. Good luck with it. Quote
draagn Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Way to go! One concern though... has this passed health and safety tests for consumer products? It is just the idea of having lots of people pouring water into the reservoir of the "WaterPixie" when it is suspended above Christmas lights. Perhaps some careful words of guidance would be enough. Thanks for the comments. Because it a complete "kit" the instructions on the back of package explains how to put it on the tree to only fill one cup of water every 1 to 2 days. The national Christmas tree association has tested and found on average a 6-8 ft tree will absorbe 1 to 2 cups of water per day. Disclaimers will also be in place. Quote
kwhitaker Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Just wanted to show off some examples of hoe I use AM for product design and prototyping. Bell1.jpg is a product called "The WaterPixie" (patent pending) that I have created a Rapid Prototype of see waterpixie_Open.jpg The WaterPixie is an ornament you use to water your christmas tree with. No more crawling under the tree. HA! Any way production will be happening end of 09 - 10 for sale in stores christmas 2010. I think it's assume very motivating, good luck with sales Quote
3DArtZ Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Its very cool! My experience with watering xmas trees.... we water it once and the water stays in the base for 2 weeks. I'd explore the "need" before going full on production. Quote
draagn Posted February 7, 2009 Author Posted February 7, 2009 I'd explore the "need" before going full on production. Ok so maybe every one is not as efficient as you are. But based on the national Christmas Tree Association over the past 5 years their have been on average 25,000,000 live trees sold in the US. If I sell to just 1%, well you do the math. I've always taken the stance "nothing ventured nothing gained". Or you could think about this way, there were other 3D programs on the market when Martin started Hash, he just had his vision of how it should be made. The WaterPixie is my vision on the most practical and aesthetically pleasing way to water your christmas tree. One other point I'd like to make is my target audience is women as opposed to men. Quote
draagn Posted February 7, 2009 Author Posted February 7, 2009 By the way 3DArtZ I forgot to say Happy Birthday. Quote
3DArtZ Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Draagn! thanks for the bday wish! very much appreciated! as far as the product, I also say go for it! Maybe a small run at first to see interest levels. If you can get the product into a Walmart or other type stores, you could very well make a nice profit! Quote
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