Product Design and Project Feasibility of Pressed Bamboo to Promote Community Business of the Villagers of Kanchanaburi Province by Using Quality Function Deployment

Abstract

The objective of this research is that 1.) The villagers who grow bamboos of the Kanchanaburi province are encouraged to develop the bamboo products by processing and pressing technique in order to increase product value. 2.) To design a new pressed bamboo products collection by using Quality Function Deployment technique and Two-phase Model so that meet customers’ satisfaction and for promotion. The researcher thought about a new concept of processing bamboo by using pressing and QFD technique for determining customer needs and cost-benefit analysis, then transferred knowledge to the villagers of Kanchanaburi province so that they understand the steps in sustainable career development. Firstly, improve material to increase products value. Secondly, determine customer needs. Thirdly, calculate products costs for manufacturer. Fourthly, price the products. Finally, distribute the products. To sum up, the research aimed to guide the villagers of Kanchanaburi province how to develop value added bamboo products for sustainable career development.