Assignment 2A – Bug List


Assignment 2A – Bug List
1.     When friends do not secure plans and they fall through when the time comes
WHY it exists: occurs because people get too busy and can’t decide what is the best time to do something. Also, people also are indecisive and wait to see what is the best thing to do at a certain time.
2.     When colleagues move my materials in research to unknown locations
WHY it exists: occurs because colleagues need to use the space, but I end up not being able to find what I need after this happens.
3.     Lack of ice in Starbucks drinks
WHY it exists: occurs because employees are trying to move too quickly and do not sufficiently scoop up ice.
4.     Makeup causing acne
WHY it exists: occurs because I wear make up for an extended period of time and my skin is unable to breathe. This is more likely to happen when I am walking around all day and my pores are sweating.
5.     Yellow armpit stains
WHY it exists: occurs because my deodorant reacts with the chemicals in my sweat causing a color change in the clothing. Detergent is not able to take out these stains without stripping the fabric of color.
6.     Ohio bars questioning my ID from Florida even though I’m 21
WHY it exists: occurs because bouncers are not knowledgeable about the IDs from different states, and they become suspicious of outsiders.  Bouncers have a difficult time differentiating Florida IDs from fakes especially because of their material.
7.     Cars blocking the intersection at Museum Rd and 13th during rush hour times
WHY it exists: occurs because 13th street becomes very backed up during rush hour. Cars are not moving fast enough, but the people in the turn lane are in a hurry because the light takes forever.
8.     YouTube ads interrupting videos
WHY it exists: occurs because YouTube is increasing revenue by selling advertisements, but instead of placing them at the beginning of a video, YouTube often places them in the middle thus interrupting it.
9.     All of the politics behind all UF organizations
WHY it exists: occurs because students and people in general like to hold power. When students are given the opportunity to control a section of student government, they hold onto the position or put their friends into the position even though they might not be the best choice.
10.  Trash left in the sorority house living room
WHY it exists: occurs because girls become lazy and don’t want to get up to throw their trash away in the kitchen. Also, people are forgetful and if they are in a hurry they do not realize that they are leaving a mess.
11.  Brita filters being left empty
WHY it exists: occurs because Brita filters take at least 5 minutes to fully fill because the filter gets backed up. People are in a rush to get on their way and put it off until “later”.
12.  My roommate completely filling up the freezer
WHY it exists: occurs because my roommate only eats pre-packaged frozen foods and will purchase an entire 2 week supply of meals at a time. This leaves no more room in the freezer for my items.
13.  Drunk people stealing my food
WHY it exists: occurs because when people are drunk, they do not realize the effects of their actions. Drunk people are also very hungry and tend to eat anything in their path.
14.  Gainesville’s weather being inconsistent and raining without expectation
WHY it exists: occurs because of the city’s location. Weather patterns are tricky here because the high and low pressure systems cause rain to form in the afternoon during hot days.
15.  Lines at mid starting at 7:30pm when quite honestly people shouldn’t go out until 10pm
WHY it exists: occurs because there are only a few popular bars in Gainesville for a student population of 50,000. This causes people to go out early so that they don’t get stuck in the crowd.
16.  Game Day traffic
WHY it exists: occurs because attendees of the game are arriving in Gainesville and attempting to find parking near the stadium. Roads are also closed for tailgating which causes blockages and leaves only two available routes to the stadium.
17.  When people won’t accept Venmo requests
WHY it exists: occurs because people do not budget money well and push off paying others back to when it is convenient for their own bank account.
18.  Lacroix cardboard boxes ripping when carrying them
WHY it exists: occurs because Lacroix cans are heavy and the cardboard box cannot support the full weight of the cans at certain carrying angles.
19.  Perfume not lasting the whole day
WHY it exists: occurs because perfume is a volatile liquid that evaporates easily. Oils in the perfume also rub off from the skin onto anything you touch.
20.  Matte lipstick cracking on my lips
WHY it exists: occurs because lips become dry and the lipstick is not moisturizing. The lipstick then begins to crack from the lack of moisture.

Reflection: This assignment was not too difficult because I am always thinking about ways to make life more efficient. Small problems in my daily life stick out to me. As an engineer, I am always looking for ways to make any process faster moving with less effort needed. I especially enjoyed the “why it exists” part of this assignment because it allowed me to come up with a cause to the effect. Thinking about the cause leads to a solution, which is the purpose of entrepreneurship.

Comments

  1. Hell Jenna, I found that we some of the same bugs. I can relate to the game day traffic being absolutely terrible. I try to leave the games by the end of the third quarter to avoid the traffic but, when its a close game its tuff to leave. I like the way you described entrepreneurship as taking a cause and providing a solution.

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