Air Purifier for smokers

Short Summary

My story began when I saw yet another message in my apartment complex's chat group about a strong odor emanating from neighbors' apartments.

Besides my personal experience with a strong odor escaping into the shared exhaust hood, I've heard very similar stories from friends. For example, a friend of mine spent more than a few weeks choosing an air purifier so he could smoke peacefully at home, but even the most expensive and well-advertised model received mediocre reviews.

Currently, the market is completely devoid of purifier models designed specifically for smokers, and I want to change that.

Therefore, in addition to the currently available technologies (triple carbon filter purification, etc.), I decided it was crucial to adapt the device's form factor so it would be convenient and comfortable for smoking.

At this stage, it's crucial for me to see audience support; it will help me refine the concept into a final product.

I have over 10 years of experience managing teams, over four of which have been specifically involved in developing air purifier systems.

What We Need & What You Get

Break it down for folks in more detail:

• Explain how much funding you need and where it's going. Be transparent and specific-people need to trust you to want to fund you.

• Tell people about your unique perks. Get them excited!

• Describe where the funds go if you don't reach your entire goal.

The Impact

Cost of production: $100-$150 per unit
Retail price: $300-$500 
Marketing: 20-30% From retail price

Net profit $100-150 (but not including one-time costs for molds, salaries, etc.)

Capex + Indirect costs
- $50,000-$100,000 plastic molds for 20,000+ parts, depending on the design, etc. (essential when switching from very expensive production of 30 pieces to something more or less mass-produced)
- $36,000 engineer salary per project, based on 3,000 per month in cryptocurrency without taxes, etc.
- $10,000 travel (5-7 trips to China for at least 60 days (7 1,000 + 50 60 = 10,000))
- $10,000 project involvement of other specialists (electronics engineers, hardware designers, etc.)
- $10,000 device certification
- $10,000 various legal services - opening Companies, obtaining patents, etc.

Total costs: $126-176K

Risks & Challenges

The main risk right now is understanding user needs, as well as the product-market fit of the final price of the device versus user expectations.

I really want to make the device as accessible as possible, and my current experience with air purification should help me implement such a project.

Other Ways You Can Help

I sincerely ask you to support my project and tell your friends about this campaign!