MAY 8, 2006: PAGE PRODUCT DESIGN DESIGN ROLE CHANGES

Proposal for revised Morphing Handcycle work arrangements
5/8/06

The following document outlines suggested changes in responsibilities and working relationships related to the Morphing handcycle.

History and Current Status
PPD has assisted Move With Freedom in the realization and design process for the morphing handcycle.  Under an initial arrangement, PPD was to assist with design and also fabricate a first prototype of the morphing handcycle.  PPD offered to work at a significantly reduced rate in order to be able to get as much done as possible on limited funds.  PPD did this because of the social value of the project and the passion of the people involved.  Due to the great complexity of the project, the initial budget was used up during the ideation and design phase.  PPD further reduced its rate to accommodate additional design work and changes in project scope.  Bill Warner has suggested some changes in working relationships in order to move forward most effectively.

Graham Butler (currently a PPD & morphing Handcycle team member) has decided to strike out on his own and start a company to manufacture adaptive equipment.  Move with Freedom wishes to empower him by shifting the roles and responsibilities in the project.  Compensation is to be revised accordingly.  Compensation arrangements will also reflect the changing scope of the project.

Graham’s revised role
Graham is now taking on a role as leader of the current fabrication effort.  Graham and Bill Warner will work out a compensation arrangement for this task.  Graham and Bill will also work out arrangements as necessary for future phases of the project (additional prototyping, production and distribution etc)

Revised PPD role and responsibilities
PPD is very proud to have helped get the project to the point of realization.  PPD will invoice for the remainder of the initial budget, though it will no longer directly lead the prototype effort.  PPD will do the following as a good faith effort to see the project through (because we want the morphing handcycle to be built!):
Provide full access to our office, computers, fabrication shop and tools for as long as is required to create the first working prototype
Continue to play an assistive role for Graham with the current fabrication efforts
oProvide a place to stay for Graham
oReview design changes
oSuggest fabrication techniques
oHelp make parts
oHelp procure parts (to be reimbursed)
oHelp assemble
oHelp debug
oHelp TEST!
oFacilitate getting the team together
Participate in future design reviews to improve the handcycle (up to 16 hours are included without additional budget requirements)
Be available for future work – to be negotiated as needed.  We’re excited about the project and we would like to be involved.