Short Summary
Mobile Hang is a device that allows hands-free use of your smart device while traveling. It is also designed to double as a desk easel to hold the device for a comfortable viewing angle. When the device is not in use, it collapses down to the size of a credit card to fit in a wallet or purse.
There are millions of travelers every day that use their smart device while in the air. There are other devices that can hold their smart device, but all of them are bulky.
This device can be stored anywhere in your luggage without needing to worry about taking up any more space than a credit card.
What We Need & What You Get
We need enough money to create injection plastic molds to mass produce this product.
This project has several components. First, we have to finalize the design. The prototype has showed proof of concept. We have already added several updated features to improve the functionality of the device. We added some no slip pads, and some snaps to ensure the unit stays flat and closed when not in use. We also are working on a prototype that will be a little bigger than a credit card, but will be able to accommodate a bigger tablet than just an iPad mini. The manufacturer that we are using is located in Bristol, PA. They helped with the final design, and created the prototype. The prototype had to be machined by hand. Once we reach our funding goal, we can mass produce the product. We also welcome any suggestions from our funders. Since the molds haven’t been created yet, it’s a perfect time to make suggestions. The molds will take about eight weeks to create, so we are hoping to have them created by the holidays.
Risks & Challenges
With every new product, there is a chance that it won’t be popular.
Here are the risks that we have identified and our solutions:
Risk:
Knock offs, or replicas
Mitigation:
Mobile Hang is currently under Patent Pending protection.
Risk:
Mobile Hang won’t be popular
Mitigation:
Testing market with crowd funding, and test groups of frequent fliers. So far the response has been overwhelmingly popular.
Risk:
Mobile Hang is liable for damage to smartphone.
Mitigation:
There will be a warning on the package that Mobile Hang is not responsible for damage to a mobile device. Provided the Mobile Hang is properly used, the device will be secure.
Risk:
Mobile Hang won’t make crowd funding goal
Mitigation:
We will seek outside investors.
Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help: