Customer Interviews No. 1

After much analyzing, I have found an opportunity- and it lies within the speed limit that signs we see everyday. Although there are some electronic speed limit signs, they are often only used in construction zones and are not solar powered. I see a world of opportunity, because new solar-powered electronic speed limit signs that could alter with changes in weather could make the streets safer and could be a more effective way to implement the law- helping lower the number of accidents every year.

They are a lot of people who could benefit from this- anyone who operates a motor vehicle! I am positive that people will buy into my solution. I am going to interview people who currently drive, and see how they feel about my idea.

First, I will ask the person I am interviewing a little about their life. Then, here are some of the questions I will ask:

1) What have your experiences driving been like?
2) How would you feel about the implementation of my idea?
3) Throughout the interview, nod and talk to them to let the interview take a course of it's own-and hopefully get some more personal feedback.

Here are the videos of my interviews: (Links to youtube included underneath)

                                                                              https://youtu.be/SbU6BpNGcdc

https://youtu.be/yIHpAkEUy0Y

                                                                       https://youtu.be/nd8P8k-Xsk8

https://youtu.be/HL6udCPJmPU

                                                                               https://youtu.be/TVKuDyDtrSA 

I learned a lot about my opportunity. A lot of people liked my idea because the they thought it would enhance the safety on the roads. Now that I did ask five people, I am more confident in my idea, and it's a good feeling! Almost everyone opened up to me about a personal experience, which I didn't expect. I didn't think that people would be so apt to go through an interview, especially when they would have to be recorded- and this also made me feel better as I conducted the interview.

I learned a lot whilst doing my interviews. It's one thing to come up with an idea that you think is effective- but the only way to truly know is when you get other's opinions. From this exercise, I was able to become a much more open person when it comes to listening to other's input. Before this, I thought I was pretty open, but I just didn't realize how many different viewpoints actually exist.  I was a little hesitant at first to go and interview people, but everyone was so nice! Three of the girls I interviewed even let me do it inside of their dorms. I guess I was just a little scared to receive negative feedback, but then I realized that it would only be beneficial. Additionally, from this I was able to become more comfortable with talking to others about my personal ideas.