Bug List

1.) The number of outdated apartment complexes in the city of Gainesville, specifically on 20th avenue - This is due to lack of apartment growth over the past 5-7 years
2.) The lack of quality in computer and phone chargers - Companies are cutting costs in this area to save money in the long run
3.) Protein Shaker Bottles are awful at blending together water and protein powder without creating clumps - This is due to the design and effectiveness of the metal ball located inside each bottle
4.) The thin insole placed in shoes these days - Companies are trying to cut costs and minimize the amount of product being put in each and every shoe
5.) Slow assembly line process at Chipotles' across America - This is due to the lack of staffing to try and minimize labor costs
6.) Awful battery life in the iPhone 6 - Apple hasn't created an effective battery to pair with their upgraded features
7.) The lack of printing quality at the student center located in  Reitz Union - They try and save money wherever possible, by providing the cheapest printing services
8.) Constant dropped calls, when inside large structures - The amount of material used to make buildings causes the signal to be come obstructed
9.) When the rubber shoe bottom and shoe material begin to split - This is due to the lack of quality materials used in shoe making
10.) The bottom edges of my iPhone have become worn down - This is because Apple has changed the metal they use and it doesn't last long
11.) The penny(costs more money to make a penny, than it is actually worth) - The federal reserve wants to keep it in circulation because it is such an important part of the American culture
12.) When earbuds stop working in one of the ears - This is also due to the lack of quality that is used in producing Apple's products
13.) Beer foam when tapping from a keg - Because of the air inside the keg itself and people constantly pumping it, it tends to cause a lot of foam
14.) The leaking of personal water bottles at the very opening - The bottles I've used don't hold a seal very well at all. This is likely due to the cheap parts they are using to manufacture each bottle.
15.) Buttons easily ripping off dress shirts - The time spent sewing each button has decreased dramatically, causing the buttons to become lose very easily.
16.) Shirts shrinking very easily - Most shirts consist of cotton, and cotton tends to shrink very easily when heated
17.) Gum losing it's flavor very quickly - Gum companies tend to cut costs by providing less ingredients in every piece, which would cause you to purchase more of their product over time
18.) Shoelace plastic coating at the very tip - This plastic tears very easily. It is likely caused by the cheap materials used in producing the lace
19.) Car leather tearing in the hot Florida sun/heat - Leather tends to stretch when heated, and over time it will cause it to tear
20.) Toothpaste that is stuck at the very bottom of the tube - Due to the way the tube is shaped and the consistency of toothpaste


When I first read this assignment, I found it very challenging. Once I had the idea of what I was searching for, it actually became very easy to me. I would travel down archer road and stop in several stores such as Target, Publix and Best Buy, and instantly "bugs" began to appear everywhere. It's amazing to me how many products deficiencies are caused by lack of quality materials and/or production. This assignment has already changed me into thinking about the world in a more "cause and effect" way. I'm now beginning to search for problems, find out what causes them and find out what changes could effect the product in a more positive way.