7.1: Naming my prototype

I came up with the following list of possible names and marked the ones I liked best with an asterisk:

chok
chalkr *
jchalk
slidr
choku
tinychalk *
chalkie *
chalki 
chalky
chalkybox
chalkbox *

Then I made a matrix to evaluate these names based on associations, spelling, and tone.

	Associations	Spelling	Tone	Sum
Chalkr	-1	-1	0	-2
Tinychalk	0	1	0	1
Chalkie	1	0	1	2
Chalkbox	1	1	0	2

Chalkie is already a registered brand name, so I decided to go with Chalkbox. I like this name because it's simple and conventional, and it relays the small size and compactness of the product.

7.2: Beta Prototype

Here's the finished beta prototype!

I've also included a comparison of the Alpha and Beta prototypes and some pictures of the process of making the Beta prototype. I made a few changes, the biggest one being that I made the entire holder out of the same block of wood. Instead of making a separate cap and drilling holes, I drilled the whole length of chalk out of one piece of wood and then cut off 3/8" to glue to the cap. In addition, this prototype is smaller, has a shinier finish, and includes one rounded corner (to make it easy to line up the lid).

3 parts

Glued and sanded

Assembled

Alpha/beta

7.3: Final gap update

My selected gap was the need for a small, simple container to transport a few pieces of chalk without creating chalk dust or breaking. The key user needs were:

The holder is small.
The holder keeps the chalk from rattling.
The holder looks elegant.
The holder is sturdy.
The holder is easy to use.

I believe I achieved those needs with my artifact. The next steps for development would be to figure out how to mass produce the item, to use finer wood, and to improve the production process. 

Thanks for looking at my project! :)