This work focus on the creation of a better base system for a sun-umbrella, easy to transport, resistant, stable, easy to use, that articulates more than one use, more aesthetically pleasant and built according to environmental standards.

Although not all that were available have wanted to collaborate, it was possible to interview seven people in the format one-to-one and three others in group. Unfortunately, most have not been interviewed in its use environment. All identified as a need the transportability of the object, but the diversity of respondents allowed meet specific needs of each, such as, for example, the need for a product which is recoverable. It was possible to establish about forty user needs.

The base is transportable
The base requires minimal user effort
The base can be dragged
The base can be grasped with one hand
The base is light

The base is resistant
The base is constructed of a durable material
The base resists weathering
The base doesn't break easily
The base withstands with the sun-umbrella stable
The base has a resistant fixer

The base is stable
The base is heavy
The base doesn't drag in the wind
The base doesn't swing
The base allows a stable shadow

The base is easy to use
The base is easily filled and unfilled
The base can be filled with something available at home
The base doesn't have a complex system to fix the sun-umbrella

The base doesn't gather water

The base does not hinder my space
The base consumes little of my terrace or balcony's space
The base fits under the table while it is being used
The base does not consume too much space when stored

The base articulates several uses (!)

The base has an ergonomic shape

The base is aesthetically pleasing (!)
The base is available in different colours (!)
The base is available in different decorations (!)
The base has simplicity (!)
The base looks lightweight and stylish (!)
The base combines with the rest of the outdoor furniture (!)
The base combines with the sun-umbrella (!)
The base is discreet and small (!)
The base is disguised and integrated with the ground (!)

The base doesn't get dirty easily (!)

The base is built according to environmental standards (!)
The base is constructed with recyclable materials (!)
The base is recoverable (!)

The base has a good quality / price ratio

The Five Why's methodology: In what way might I...

... build family togetherness?
... enjoy activities at a terrace or balcony?
... provide a better ambience with a stable shadow?
... better hold the sun-hat on a terrace or balcony?
... *create a better base system for a sun-hat?
... improve the stability of the base?
... create a better vertical fixer that bends less and screw best the sun-hat?

The focus of this work will be on create a better base system for a sun-hat.