Sunday, December 7, 2014

The Waffle Maker

This is another baskin robbins essential. One of baskin's many tools and very helpful as well. Good thing about this product is that it heats up really quick. As soon as the "turn on" switch is on the machine takes about a minute to be in the right temperature to cook the waffle cones. The waffle batter doesn't stick and it cooks it very well, the only suggestion I would have is to change the the little hook it has at the end of the handle. This hook is used to lock the top part of the machine down so it cooks the waffle batter correctly but the problem is that it gets stuck occasionally and at times it if difficult to open when the batter is fully cooked. Not being able to open will burn the batter and completely ruin the soon to be cone. The top needs to open effortlessly so that the waffle can be taken out in time. So the suggestion would be to either change that lock or remove completely, that way no one risks the chance of ending up with burned waffles and no one gets burned while trying to get it open.  

Ice Cream Cone Holder

The object in the image above is an ice cream cone holder. It's very practical, simple to work with, and very effiecent. The only problem is that it's too simple. Customers doesn't seem to grasp what it's for and it's usually ignored. A suggestion would be to change the color, keep the traditional Baskin Robbins pallet but change the color of the artifact to something more eye catching, like a bright medium valued pink. That way it draws the customers attention and makes them curious about the object. Obviously by changing the color of the ice cream cone holder the color of the font would have to change as well because then the pink of the font will blend in with its background. Changing the color of the font to white will help, it'll stand out and would not bornd in at all. 

Single Scooper


One of the most essential tools at Baskin with no doubt. The good thing about this tool is that it's light weight, simple to use, and easy to clean. Problem with it is that it's the handle has no grip, so when it's wet it slips out of the hand. In addition, a suggestion would be to add a grip to the handle, because this will not only allow a better scooping experience but it will reduce the chances of getting callus and it will allow the person scooping a better grip. Lastly would to change the rim of the scoop. Instead of having solidly round add some teeth to the edge. This will allow the scooper to scoop the ice cream better and easily; very helpful for when the ice cream is extremely hard. Other than that, everything else is fine. 

Saturday, November 29, 2014

The Handy Thermometer


Thermometers really come in handy when working at an ice cream shop. It's important to know the temperatures of the ice cream tubs to make sure the refrigerators are freezing properly. The good thing about this product is that it's very simple to use, light weight, and it fits perfectly in any type of hand. It is easy to use because it basically a point and shoot process. While aiming at the center of the ice cream one pulls the trigger, a little laser will hit the ice cream and reveal the temperature of the ice cream on the small screen. Once that's done, the number is ready to put in the records. As shown in the picture, the artifact is quite small and fits perfectly into anyone's hand, a suggestion would be to change the rubber surrounding the thermometer. It allows to have a good grip but it gets slippery when wet, maybe a different material surrounding that section would be better. Another change that would make it better is brightening the numbers when shown on the screen. It's too dim at times it makes it hard to read, by making it brighter the numbers will be more legible and easy to read. Aside from that everything else functions very good. 

Ultra Guard?

Hartz is one of the best brands for dog supplies. The shampoos are very efficient but when it comes to this specific product, one gets doubts. Aesthetically, the product is very good. It is light weight, easy to wear, easy to attach, and very flexible but the only thing it has its whereabouts is in the effectiveness. The dog may where it for a month and maybe more but there is no flea reduction. It'll be better if they worked on flea topicals instead, those are the most effective when it comes to removing fleas. The packaging would need improving as well, once the collar is taken out and there are leftovers to put back, the bag is unsealable making it very difficult to persevere the rest of the collar for another use. Making the bag reusable will help keep the collar fresh and guarantee another use. 

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Husky Indeed

This can actually be one of the strongest blades ever. The brand isn't called husky for nothing. The product is durable, very strong, efficient, and does a very good in cutting any type of material. The problem that's seems to occur with it is that once the blade is taken out into a cutting position, like shown on the picture above, it's very difficult to put it back in. Sometimes one can't put it back in and is forced to put it away like shown in the image. That's very dangerous though because one may grab it wrong and can even cut yourself. Perhaps folding it back in place in a easier way would make it better. This seems to lock in place making it practically impossible to set it back how it was. Changing the way it opens would be much more beneficial and safer as well because this blade is sharp. The form of the handle is good, it forms with the hand very well but it would be best to add a grip around that section. This will allow the consumer to have a better hold of the artifact and would be so harsh when trying to cut something very hard. 

Is it a '1' or a '7'?

The number one thing that cannot go missing at a birthday party is candles. What's a birthday cake with no candles? Either they are numerical, single candles, or questions marks, they are always a good utensil to have. These numerical candles are the most popular item at baskin robbins but the thing that's always confusing customers is the similarity the number one and seven has. They always have to compare carfefully to make sure they buy the correct one.
The candles are a good size, light weight (which is convinient), the quality of the product is good as well doesn't break easily, it's durable because one can light it for more than two times, and it's inexpensive. The only suggestion to make the product better would be to change the typeface. People have had a lot of complications and it has not only happneed once. Maybe changing it to Couriur, Futura, or Helvetica would allow people to distinguish it easily. The number one just needs a bracketed sari or it can just be a san sarif in order to tell the difference. Once that's corrected, this product would be very easy to shop for.