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Toronto Wood Creations: Affordable and Fun

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Just be Woodsy
Just be Woodsy
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Robert Jarvis
He / Him
CEO
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Project
Academic experience
150 hours of work total
Learner
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Product management Market research Project management Architecture & design Environmental sustainability
Skills
new product development product roadmap development market research channel sales prototyping
Details

Just be Woodsy is seeking innovative ideas to expand its product line with affordable, functional, and fun wood products made from locally sourced Toronto wood. The goal is to research and prototype five unique wood products that appeal to a broad audience, emphasizing creativity and practicality. This project allows learners to apply their knowledge of product design, material science, and market research. The team will explore sustainable practices, ensuring the products are in line with Woodsy's use of fallen Toronto trees and cost-effective. By the end of the project, learners will have developed prototypes that showcase their ability to blend aesthetics with functionality, catering to the needs of eco-conscious consumers in Toronto and beyond.



- Research current trends in wood products and identify potential gaps in the market.


  • Including researching best sales channels like Etsy, Amazon, etc.


- Develop criteria for what makes a product "cool," "functional," and "fun."


- Design and prototype five wood products using Toronto wood.


- Ensure all products are affordable and sustainable.


- Present findings and prototypes to Just be Woodsy for feedback.

Deliverables

The project deliverables include a comprehensive report and five prototypes. The report should detail the research process, design criteria, and rationale behind each product choice. Prototypes must demonstrate the feasibility and appeal of the designs, accompanied by a presentation to Just be Woodsy.



- A detailed research report on market trends and product criteria.


- Five functional prototypes of wood products.


- A presentation summarizing the project outcomes and design process.


- Feedback and iteration plan based on Just be Woodsy's input.

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Responsible consumption and production

About the company

Company
https://www.justbewoodsy.com
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Manufacturing, Media & production, Mining, forestry & fishery, Retail
Representation
Small Business Family-Owned Sustainable/green Social Enterprise Public benefit corporation (pbc)
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We are on a mission to make better use of fallen trees in Toronto. Instead of seeing these century old trees chipped for mulch, we are transforming them into beautiful pieces ideal for Toronto Spaces. Celebrating the trees that form the fabric of our City and helping us reconnect with the Urban Forest. We are a call to action to build a better system.

We work with the City Forestry, local arborists, the University of Toronto and Toronto Community Housing to return logs that would otherwise be ground into wood chips back to the place in which they came. Tracking the logs and passing on the provenance of the tree by engraving onto each piece.