The Fridge

The Fridge

Group 5

Aaron PachAllison HolderleBen HickeyHannah ZollerLeah ChoiKara Knight

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Client

Coleman◦Well-known outdoor recreational company◦Focused on the outdoor goods market◦Committed to bringing consumers quality,

sustainable products

Target Demographic

• Home-owners, families, social individuals• will accommodate any size family• families who need to maximize storage space• social gatherings

Connection

Coleman is expanding their brand while maintaining their current users and encompassing new users

It addresses the need of more space and general convenience to maintain a social and active lifestyle

Problems

Refrigerators are not versatilePoorly designed space usageInconvenience of locationUses too much energy

Goals

Design a fridge that is…◦Portable◦Durable◦Accessible◦Efficient use of space◦Eco-Friendly

Process

Process continued…

Problems Encountered

Initially targeted too small of demographicFreezer vs. FridgeNumber of CompartmentsIcemakerSimilarity to already designed fridges

Final Product

Dimensions of Fridge70” tall32” wide24” deep

Dimensions of Pull-out Fridge

18”tall18”wide20”deep

Features

Removable refrigerator section◦Solar panels◦Power mat transfer system◦Track-ball wheels◦Adjustable wall segments◦ Indented handle

IcemakerAdjustable shelving and door compartmentsElectric temperature displayBuy-back program

Research

Powermat◦ http://www.powermat.com/us/how-it-works/◦ Investigation into the industrial uses of the powermat technology

used in wireless power transmission Efficiency Research

◦ http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/business/manufacturers/quick-facts-refrigerator-freezers.cfm?attr=12

◦ Looking into the efficiencies of the standard refrigerator and freezer Cooler Efficiency

◦ http://www.engel-usa.com/PS0908_BigCoolers_reprint0808_WEB.pdf◦ Comparison between different brands of coolers and their efficiency

with respect to price and materials Cooler Coverings

◦ http://www.4x4review.com/Features/NewProducts/CoolerCoolers/tabid/378/Default.aspx

◦ Comparison of the surface types and covering and how they affect the efficiencies of coolers and other appliances

Colors and Design

Rounded cornersBlack, silver, whiteFlush frontSimplistic exteriorInfared UVIR coatingMaterials

◦ Polyurethane foam◦ Roto-molded (spray on) polyurethane

Inspiration

Coleman coolersStandard refrigeratorColeman clientsFamilies

Packaging

Recycled cardboardPlain colors-black and white

Biodegradable packing peanutsColeman home goods label on outside

Basic size and information printed in soy ink

Trade Show Display

Goals◦Direct interaction with product◦Demonstrate versatility◦Show Portability◦Convenience for customers

The Fridge

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