Proposta de redesign do cesto de bolas de beach tennis: projeto centrado no usuário com objetivo de otimizar as aulas desse esporte

Abstract

This Final Course Project proposes a new Beach Tennis ball basket aimed at optimizing classes and improving the experience of instructors during practical teaching activities. Based on existing equipment available on the market and their recurring issues, ranging from functionality and ergonomics to high costs, many instructors end up building their own baskets, which often fail to meet quality standards. Therefore, this project seeks to develop a mobile, practical, and versatile basket that meets users’ needs. The project adopts the methodological framework of the Design Development Guidance Guide (GODP), developed by Merino (2016), which places the user at the center of the design process, ensuring their participation throughout all project stages. Furthermore, the creation process includes market research to analyze existing products and applied research with instructors to understand their needs and challenges. From the analysis of this data, the project identifies essential requirements that guided idea generation and refinement, leading to the final model. During the ideation phase, several proposals were generated, culminating in a retractable and height-adjustable model made from durable materials such as aluminum and nylon. A low-fidelity prototype, built using PVC pipes, confirmed the feasibility of the proposed mechanisms. The result is an innovative product that meets the established requirements and aims to enhance the practice of Beach Tennis for ball basket users