innovativeness meets entrepreneurs

Hi every one,
I have this crazy idea that I want to give a go but am not sure whether it already exist, whether it's a good idea itself or it's actually realistic.
The idea is " to produce products like plates (dishes) and cups with a rubber Coating at the bottom". This idea comes from being frustrated by the noise these dishes make while cleaning them.

So I thought I should to you guys first and see what you think . fill free to comment any feedback is appreciated.

 

My 2c

It takes longer to clean - not by much but its a problem.

Rubber can start to look dirty quickly and can be damaged easily unless it is high quality so you are moving into a higher price bracket that people may want more 'sophisticated' products.

When you stack plates how much additional space will the rubber add and is this a problem in peoples cupboards as it probably would be in mine.

Generally speaking for plates its not much of a problem and for cups/glasses if people are really that bothered by the sound they will use a coaster before they buy a cup with a ring of rubber on the bottom in the vast majority of cases I would think.

I'm not the most creative person though so take my opinion with a pinch of salt. I like your though process though. Good luck.

 

I don't want to be the nay sayer or to shoot down your idea but.... this doesn't solve a common problem. The sound is annoying to you and annoying to me as well but most people don't notice. And the ones that do aren't terribly bothered by it. I think your market would be razor thin due to this. Plus add the fact that most people use dishwashers you now have a narrower market.

I think this would sell to the occasional irrational OCD person....providing they find you and happen to want to spend the money.