Research Presentation
Rory Kierans 0806633
Introduction :
Rory Kierans, 4th year Product Design and Technology student at the University of Limerick
- Lawn Care
Areas of Research :
Introduction :
Rory Kierans, 4th year Product Design and Technology student at the University of Limerick
- Lawn Care - Landscaping
Areas of Research :
Introduction :
Rory Kierans, 4th year Product Design and Technology student at the University of Limerick
- Lawn Care - Landscaping - Tree Surgery
Areas of Research :
Why Lawn Care ?
•The UK Lawnmower market alone was worth £348 million last year
•There are many different types of equipment/tools in the area and also many different processes that relate to the equipment that could be researched
• Its an area that concerns a large amount of people • I had experience in the area myself which I felt gave me a
good base to expand from
Lawn Care Trimming
Pruning
Raking
Mowing
Planting
Spraying
Watering
LawnmowerStrimmerRake/Power RakeEdgerWheelbarrowOutdoor BinsPrunerShearsHedgerChainsawWheelbarrowShovelSpadeTrowelGarden HoseFertiliser SpreaderPesticide Sprayer
Sprinkler
Public/Private Lawns
Landscaping Trimming
Pruning
Raking
Mowing
Planting
Digging
Mulching
LawnmowerStrimmerPower RakePower EdgerWheelbarrowLeaf BlowersPrunerShearsHedgetrimmerChainsawWheelbarrowShovelTrowelHand ForkGarden HoseFertiliser SpreaderPesticide SprayerWeeder
GardensParksUni GroundsFarmsRoadsides
Tree Surgery
Clearing Fallen Trees
Pruning
Felling/Trimming
Thinning
Disposal
Planting
ChainsawsHandsawsExtendable SawsHedgerShredder/GrinderWheelbarrowTruck/Pick-UpSafety EquipmentHarnesses
SpadesShovelsTrowels
GardensParksUni GroundsFarmsRoadsidesForests
Target Audience
Lawn Care : - Male(Primarily), 16-65 yr. olds - Homeowners, Renters and Dwellers
Target Audience
Lawn Care : - Male(Primarily), 16-65 yr. olds - Homeowners, Renters and Dwellers
Landscapists : - Male(Primarily), 18-45 yr. olds - Trained Professionals
Target Audience
Lawn Care : - Male(Primarily), 16-65 yr. olds - Homeowners, Renters and Dwellers
Landscapists : - Male(Primarily), 18-45 yr. olds - Trained Professionals
Tree Surgeons : - Male(Primarily), 18-45 yr. olds - Trained Professionals
Research MethodsOn-Line Research : - Explored the different types of tools and equipment used by professionals and enthusiasts. - To extract information and statistics for later analysis
Research MethodsOn-Line Research : - Explored the different types of tools and equipment used by professionals and enthusiasts. - To extract information and statistics for later analysis
Observation : - Observed users in the field using different types of equipment
Research MethodsOn-Line Research : - Explored the different types of tools and equipment used by professionals and enthusiasts. - To extract information and statistics for later analysis
Observation : - Observed users in the field using different types of equipment
Conversation : - Conversed with users as to the their overall experience with the equipment
Research MethodsOn-Line Research : - Explored the different types of tools and equipment used by professionals and enthusiasts. - To extract information and statistics for later analysis
Observation : - Observed users in the field using different types of equipment
Conversation : - Conversed with users as to the their overall experience with the equipment
Interviews : - Interviewed a professional, Tree Surgeon, about his daily experience on the job
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools:
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Hand Tools
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Hand Tools - Quantity
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Hand Tools - Quantity - Storage
Findings
Lawn Care
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Hand Tools - Quantity - Storage - Usability
Findings
Landscaping/Tree Surgery
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Hand Tools - Quantity - Storage - Usability
Findings
Landscaping/Tree Surgery
Power Tools: - Manouevrability - Noise Levels - Size and Weight - Storage - Disposal(Grass Cuttings, Leaves, etc..)
Hand Tools - Quantity - Storage - Usability
Findings
Recent Headlines showing major Safety Issues
- “Horrific accident killed tree surgeon” Thursday 20 March 2008, Eastbourne Herald. .
- “A TREE surgeon has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries when his trouser leg was caught in a tree stump grinder” Wednesday 29 September 2010, treeworld.info
- “Tree surgeon killed in horrific freak accident after branch springs back thrusting chainsaw into his neck” Friday 11 February 2011, Daily Mail.