User Interest Profile

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us better understand your needs and challenges in food production, home gardening, and sustainable agriculture. Our goal is to design innovative, user-friendly solutions—like automated vertical farming systems—that empower individuals, families, and communities to take control of their food sources.

I live in an apartment or high-rise with limited space for growingI am a full-time farmer and operate a farm as my primary businessI am a part-time farmer and grow on a small scaleI am a homesteader and grow food for personal or small-scale useI primarily grow in a greenhouse settingI am a homeowner or renter with access to outdoor growing spaceI participate in a community gardenOther

Herbs & Medicinal Plants (e.g., basil, rosemary, mint, lavender, aloe vera)Leafy Greens & Vegetables (e.g., lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, onions)Fruits (e.g., strawberries, apples, citrus)Flowers & Ornamental Plants (e.g., roses, succulents, bonsai)Mushrooms (e.g., oyster, shiitake)Grains & Legumes (e.g., wheat, beans, lentils)Other (Please specify)

A few houseplantsSeveral houseplants throughout my dwellingA small indoor growing setup (e.g., greenhouse, grow rack, or hydroponic system)A single small outdoor garden bedA backyard garden smaller than 400 sq. ft. (about the size of a one-car garage)A medium-sized garden (500–1,000 sq. ft., comparable to a three-car garage)A large garden (more than 1,000 sq. ft.)

I don’t have enough time to maintain a gardenIt requires too much effort or physical laborThe cost of plants, soil, tools, and maintenance is too highI don’t know enough about plant care and gardening techniquesI struggle with pests, bugs, or plant diseasesMy plants don’t grow or produce as much as they shouldGardening is not personally satisfying enoughI’ve had bad experiences—plants always die in my careOther

1 is Not important , 5 is Extremely important

1 is Not valuable , 5 is Extremely valuable

1 is Not important , 5 is Extremely important

Project Grow UP is developing a compact, automated indoor farming system that simulates greenhouse conditions and is designed to simplify plant cultivation. With intelligent climate control, precision nutrient delivery, and automated plant care, it minimizes user intervention and eliminates the need for specialized knowledge.

Users simply choose what plants they want to grow, place related seeds in designated trays, and let the system manage the entire growth cycle from seed to harvest. Designed for flexibility and scalability, it can be customized for hobbyists with limited space or commercial operation use, making fresh produce accessible to all. (A product concept is shown below)

By making vertical farming technology accessible and efficient, Project Grow UP envisions a future where everyone, regardless of their location or environment, can enjoy the benefits of fresh, locally grown produce, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable food system.

1 is Not intrested at all , 5 is Very intrested

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey!

Intro to Project Grow UP

Intro to Vertical Farming