The main goal of this design project is to provide a heat source via a mist of hot water that can accommodate a maximum of four to six divers on the pool deck. The design intentions are easily identified because of the specialized consumer group. The group being a number of dispositioned divers who are continually exposed to a cyclic temperature change of water to air temperatures.

The motivation for this project stems from personal experience. Basic field knowledge was an essential component in the design process. The lack of funds from the swim team for an available solution already on the market inspired the creation of this unique design. The resulting product cost is under thirty-five dollars.

The design process used to arrive at the best solution to the problem included the creation of many tables and charts, including a morphological chart, a house of quality, decision matrices, quality function analyses, and a survey given to Hope College coaches and divers. Testing, experimenting, and performing calculations on various prototypes also contributed to the final design decision.

The design is a device that fits any standard 3-meter board steps by being supported by two hooks that can attach to any of the eight steps (with the six-foot step being the most desirable height and the best fit). The device consists of three branches of CPVC piping that are connected by t-fittings, elbows and a valve assembly that hooks into a hot water (hose) source. The valve assembly consists of adapters, a scald protecting device and a shut-off valve to conserve water. Two of the branches have four rows of holes drilled into the pipe that provides a "mist" of hot water.

One of the main requirements is to provide ample standing room so that the spray of the mist comes in contact with as many bodies as possible while being easily accessible and in close proximity to the diving boards. The best solution that met this requirement was to mount the design on the already existing 3-meter steps by using detachable support hooks. The design hangs on the underside of the 3-meter steps and wraps around the side. This solution requires no additional floor surface area, allows it to be portable and height adjustable, lightweight because no support frame is needed, and makes for an easy assembly and disassembly.