FinalProject.01
FinalProject.01
Project report on
“Parking System”
For
Design Thinking Lab (HSMC-101)
Abstract
Observational Research:
Competitor Benchmarking:
Examined international smart parking implementations like those in Singapore
and Tokyo to adopt best practices.
Empathy Mapping:
Created empathy maps based on the findings, highlighting the needs,
frustrations, and aspirations of different user groups, including commuters, EV
owners, and differently-abled individuals.
Sources of Information:
Surveys:
Google Forms survey results (2024)
Academic Research:
Article: "AI Integration in Urban Infrastructure Planning" (2023).
Competitor Analysis:
Singapore Land Transport Authority’s smart parking initiatives.
By gathering data from diverse sources and prioritizing direct user feedback, the
team developed a comprehensive understanding of the parking challenges and
crafted an innovative solution tailored to real-world needs.
Define
Problems:
Need:
1. User-Centric Data
a) Two-Wheeler Users:
Pain Points: Lack of designated parking areas, congestion during peak hours,
difficulty in locating vehicles.
Preferences: Affordable parking, faster vehicle retrieval, and safe storage.
Techniques used for ideation.
All the suggestions received for development/ improvement
Categorization of ideas based on the viability and feasibility
b) Four-Wheeler Users:
Pain Points: Prolonged time spent searching for slots, limited parking
availability, and concerns about vehicle safety.
2. Operational Data
Observation: Inefficient space management in urban parking lots.
Insights: Robotic parking systems and multi-level designs can increase capacity
by up to 40%.
3. Technological Data
Observation: Limited use of IoT, AI, and automated solutions in traditional
parking systems.
Insights:
IoT sensors can optimize slot detection and allocation.
AI can predict peak usage times for dynamic pricing and slot management.
Robotic systems can automate parking and retrieval.
4. Security Data
Observation: High demand for enhanced vehicle safety.
Insights:
AI-powered surveillance can reduce theft and vandalism.
Secure RFID/QR-code-based access systems provide peace of mind.
Prototyping
Conclusion
Project Aspects
Primary Users:
Secondary Users:
Market Potential:
● Urban areas with high vehicle density and limited parking infrastructure.
● Emerging markets where smart city initiatives are gaining traction
2. Benefits
For Users:
Adapt infrastructure for self-driving cars with automated parking and retrieval
systems
Scale the system for use in densely populated cities worldwide, tailoring
features to local needs.
By addressing the needs of current users while anticipating future trends, this
project not only resolves existing parking challenges but also sets a foundation
for smarter, greener urban infrastructure.