Unique Value Concerned candle users need to ensure safety in the home because it will prevent house fires. Ashley’s goal was to create a unique solution to fix this problem. Products such as battery powered candles exist, however they are not scented and do not provide the authenticity of a real candle flame. Wax melts are a new, trendy product where the user heats the wax and it provides the aroma of a candle, but there is no flame, thus, no light. Lastly, candle toppers are open lids with holes and designs placed over a candle that are used to provide better air circulation so the candle burns more efficiently, however it does not extinguish the flame or provide safety. Ashley’s plan developed to create a physical product that could extinguish a candle without user interference in a potentially hazardous situation. The product would also connect to an app on the user’s phone where safety alerts and reminders would be sent to the app when needed. The app would also provide the user with the ability to extinguish the candle if they left the home and forgot to put it out, as well as set a timer for how long they would like the candle to burn for. By launching her senior project, Ashley hopes to create a product that can provide candle users with the security they need in order to prevent house fires. Burning a candle should provide ultimate relaxation, and having to worry about the dangers of burning one can ruin the purpose of the product. She hopes that Swick can relieve those worries and provide its users with ultimate security. 25
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