9 - Testing the Hypothesis, Part 2

	Inside the Boundary	Outside the Boundary
Who	·        Amateur cooks ·        Personal chefs ·        Residents/homeowners ·        Office workers ·        Pet owners	·        Backyard owners ·        People without access to kitchens ·        People who don’t enjoy cooking ·        People with large living arrangements
What	·        Fresh, cheaper herbs ·        Space-efficient ·        Easier maintenance	·        Requires attention and care ·        Unnecessary to some
Why	·        Access to herbs ·        Connection to nature ·        Aesthetic	·        Herbs available in stores ·        Parks or backyards ·        Other decoration with less attention

Three of my interviews consisted with students who enjoy cooking on campus. The first did not require this product because they have access to a balcony which allows them to grow plants without a window planter. However, if the planter can be affixed to the edge of the balcony as well, they could use the balcony to have chairs outside as well as herbs.

The second student was content to buy herbs in the store. They are not home often and taking care of the plants is an unnecessary task for them. While it is more expensive, it is worth it for them since they wouldn't want the plants to die every time they went back.

The third student did not cook with much herbs to begin with. However, he did have a pet cat that he likes to buy catnip for and would be happy with a planter where he could have catnip.

The fourth interview was with a woman working at an office. She doesn't have access to a proper kitchen in the work place so cooking herbs wouldn't be useful to her. However, she does enjoy making tea and could do so from herbs like mint or lemongrass.

The fifth interview was with a personal chef. He works creating dietary plans and working with people individually. For his job, he moves from place to place. At home, he has access to a yard where he can grow his herbs so this product would only work for him if it could move along with him.