Should I Build It Should I Build It
12 Jun 2025
Tech

I'VE AN IDEA FOR AN UMBRELLA THAT HAS FOUR FANS IN EACH CORNER WITH A ...

...WATER NOZLE HIDDEN INSIDE THE UMBRELLA

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Minimal Signal

There’s barely any market activity - either because the problem is very niche or not important enough. You’ll need to prove real demand exists before investing significant time.

Should You Build It?

Not yet, validate more.

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Your idea for an umbrella with fans and water nozzles falls into a category we call 'Minimal Signal'. This means there isn't a lot of existing market validation for this specific combination of features. We only found two similar products, and engagement around those products was low, indicated by an average of zero comments. This suggests that while the idea might be novel, proving there's real demand will be crucial before investing heavily. It doesn't mean it's a bad idea, just that you'll need to do some legwork to demonstrate interest before you commit fully. Don't be discouraged, but be prepared to validate thoroughly.

Recommendations

  1. Start by posting about your concept in relevant online communities (e.g., outdoors, gadget enthusiasts, or even weather-related groups). The goal is to gauge initial interest and collect feedback. Ask specific questions about the features to understand which aspects resonate most with potential users.
  2. Offer a manual version of your solution to a few people. For example, if the core benefit is cooling, can you offer a handheld fan and spray bottle? This allows you to test the core value proposition before building the complex umbrella.
  3. Create a short, compelling explainer video showcasing the umbrella's features and benefits. Focus on visually demonstrating how it solves a problem. Monitor the completion rate to see if people are genuinely engaged with the concept.
  4. Set up a landing page with a compelling description and offer a chance to join a waiting list with a small, refundable deposit. This is a great way to gauge commitment and validate demand. Clearly communicate the umbrella's benefits, focusing on unique features like the targeted cooling or added comfort.
  5. Before committing to manufacturing, explore creating a 3D-printed prototype to demonstrate the concept and get more detailed feedback. This will also allow you to refine the design and identify potential issues early on.
  6. Consider focusing initially on a specific niche market, such as outdoor sports enthusiasts or people sensitive to heat, to better target your marketing efforts and refine the product based on their needs.
  7. Thoroughly research existing umbrella patents and designs to ensure your product doesn't infringe on any existing intellectual property. Pay close attention to fan and nozzle mechanisms in similar products.

Questions

  1. What specific problem does this umbrella solve better than existing solutions, and is that problem significant enough for people to pay a premium?
  2. What is the estimated cost of manufacturing this umbrella, and what price point would make it attractive to consumers while still being profitable?
  3. How will you handle the weight and balance of the umbrella, given the added components (fans, water reservoir, nozzles, batteries)?

Your are here

Your idea for an umbrella with fans and water nozzles falls into a category we call 'Minimal Signal'. This means there isn't a lot of existing market validation for this specific combination of features. We only found two similar products, and engagement around those products was low, indicated by an average of zero comments. This suggests that while the idea might be novel, proving there's real demand will be crucial before investing heavily. It doesn't mean it's a bad idea, just that you'll need to do some legwork to demonstrate interest before you commit fully. Don't be discouraged, but be prepared to validate thoroughly.

Recommendations

  1. Start by posting about your concept in relevant online communities (e.g., outdoors, gadget enthusiasts, or even weather-related groups). The goal is to gauge initial interest and collect feedback. Ask specific questions about the features to understand which aspects resonate most with potential users.
  2. Offer a manual version of your solution to a few people. For example, if the core benefit is cooling, can you offer a handheld fan and spray bottle? This allows you to test the core value proposition before building the complex umbrella.
  3. Create a short, compelling explainer video showcasing the umbrella's features and benefits. Focus on visually demonstrating how it solves a problem. Monitor the completion rate to see if people are genuinely engaged with the concept.
  4. Set up a landing page with a compelling description and offer a chance to join a waiting list with a small, refundable deposit. This is a great way to gauge commitment and validate demand. Clearly communicate the umbrella's benefits, focusing on unique features like the targeted cooling or added comfort.
  5. Before committing to manufacturing, explore creating a 3D-printed prototype to demonstrate the concept and get more detailed feedback. This will also allow you to refine the design and identify potential issues early on.
  6. Consider focusing initially on a specific niche market, such as outdoor sports enthusiasts or people sensitive to heat, to better target your marketing efforts and refine the product based on their needs.
  7. Thoroughly research existing umbrella patents and designs to ensure your product doesn't infringe on any existing intellectual property. Pay close attention to fan and nozzle mechanisms in similar products.

Questions

  1. What specific problem does this umbrella solve better than existing solutions, and is that problem significant enough for people to pay a premium?
  2. What is the estimated cost of manufacturing this umbrella, and what price point would make it attractive to consumers while still being profitable?
  3. How will you handle the weight and balance of the umbrella, given the added components (fans, water reservoir, nozzles, batteries)?

  • Confidence: Low
    • Number of similar products: 2
  • Engagement: Low
    • Average number of comments: 0
  • Net use signal: 0.0%
    • Positive use signal: 0.0%
    • Negative use signal: 0.0%
  • Net buy signal: 0.0%
    • Positive buy signal: 0.0%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.0%

This chart summarizes all the similar products we found for your idea in a single plot.

The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

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