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Hardware
A hardware manufacturer wanted to test several new lock designs with consumers

Client description:

Hardware manufacturer

Challenge: 

This client was interested in conducting research to understand which types of new lock designs appeal most to which types of customers, how these compared to current offerings.

Methodologies: 

Over 1,000 interviews were gathered online.

The result: 

The client was provided a report with detailed information including: • Target consumer reactions to the new designs • Likes and dislikes of each new design • Overall, most preferred new design • Comparison to competitive offerings • Brand awareness and image, including Best-in-Class • Demographics and “Home-graphics” of those most interested in each design

Geographic scope

US

Industries involved 

Hardware

Services applied 

Competitive Intelligence, Concept Testing

Methodologies 

Qualitative Research

Practice area

Market Research and Analysis

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