I’ve selected the opportunity of individuals unwilling to wear facial coverings in the midst of a pandemic and wanted to come up with a solution to get a wide range of face masks that are both breathable, CDC approved and non-conspicuous so that even the most resistant people would be able to wear them.
I’ve learned that people find face masks too over-the-top for day-to-day wear, and many people find it to be too prominent on one’s face. Because the vast majority of face masks on the market today are either white, black or blue in the case of medical masks, I wanted to create a skin-toned mask in a variety of different shades to blend in to any individual’s flesh tone regardless of their ethnicity. This way, I feel as though people won’t feel like they’re drawing too much attention to themselves--despite the fact that most people are wearing masks in public.
Another thing I’ve learned upon completing my interviews last week was that people feel physical discomfort wearing the masks and have anxiety triggered in some cases. I’d like to formulate a mask that’s breathable without being too thin for particles to seep through by studying and abiding by CDC guidelines on the most effective facial coverings. This step could take place independently, or by partnering with a mask manufacturer like 3M or Honeywell.
Finally, these masks would be distributed online by combining the advertising and marketing resources of the manufacturer partner or by endeavoring in social media reach. I'd like to create a website where all the masks are displayed through photos and information on its effectiveness, all while keeping prices as close to production costs as possible to ensure that the maximum amount of people can and will wear them.
Jung,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading you post. After just running some errands, I saw so many people without their masks, because they thought of them as nuisances. Yes, they may be annoying, but they are necessary to help keep the virus at somewhat a standstill so we aren't spreading it around. Your idea of a thin mask that is breathable, but not to thin for particles to spread is a great idea.
Hi Jung!
ReplyDeleteLike I had previously mentioned in another comment, it seems to me that we are both coming up with a solution for the same opportunity, so I am interested in seeing how your development comes along. Personally, while discovering what I should do for my brand of facial masks, I never thought of the CDC guidelines for face masks and how those are important guidelines to follow.