They say necessity is the mother of all invention…
NetScore started not as a product, but as a need to eliminate the drag of (and disputes over!) keeping score.
Rudimentary in nature, the O.G. was well received and inspired the pursuit of the perfect NetScore!
1.0 - the O.G.
2.0 - 3D here we come!
In our initial pursuit of a commercially viable product, we hired an architectural student from UBC to model our CAD drawings and 3D print the evolution of an idea…
We separated the two teams into two units so they can be hung together at the centre of the net, or hung apart on either end of the net.
This prototype was a great start, but the beads were too small. We needed to go bigger!
3.0 - Go big or…
Go home?
The next prototype introduced a contrasting logo, end pieces that fitted onto the net for a more secure hold, and spaces between the beads for better clarity on the current count.
And it was definitely bigger… way too big in fact!
4.0 - getting close…
With a QRcode that will direct to kickstarter.com at first and then NetScore’s website after, this version will help to promote itself, an idea courtesy of Kai, on of our advisors.
Also added are key end game numbered beads so that everyone is clear on what the score is and who’s about to win!
This time the ends are white, which most folks seem to like better and the size is half way in-between 2.0 and 3.0, which seems to be just about right!
4.1 - fine tuning
Just about there!
We’ve updated the numbered beats and added a nod to 7 and 21 for the beach players.
The end piece now has velcro built into the back to make it easier to attached to the net.
We’re just a bout ready to start selling our limited edition 3D printed product… exciting times!