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Go out with your music.Tuneasana
Persona: VictoriaA 28 year old working at an architecture firm. Her hobbies are yoga, art, hiking, and traveling. To stay active and fit, she takes indoor and outdoor yoga classes a few times per week. Her favorite travel spots are anywhere close to the ocean so she can go to the beach and get fresh air. Victoria appreciates the all-in-one aspect in her yoga mat with a carrying strap and a pocket that acts as a purse. Quality and attention to detail in luxurious fashion items catch her eye.
ObjectiveDesign a wireless powered speaker enclosure for low volume production and high volume production while leveraging materials, manufacturing processes, colors, textures and finishes.
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Research and Analysis
BalanceBreathingEven distribution of weightFocus
Speaker enclosure should have these qualities
Speaker enclosure should make user feel this way
Grounded LightweightRelaxed
Yoga key elements
Yoga makes you feel
Necessities & accessories:Yoga matYoga strapYoga blockYoga mat carrying strapBag to carry keys, money, phone
Can these objects be incorporated into the speaker enclosure?
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Concept Development
Convenient to carry like a purse Multi-purpose
A speaker and a yoga blockMulti-purpose
Yoga strap/carrying strap
Removable strap used during yoga
Bill of MaterialsHigh volume BOM and amortization
Bill of MaterialsLow volume BOM and amortization
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AcetalGreenMedium glossTexture 0.002”
Bamboo veneerNaturalLow gloss
ABSSatin finishTexture 0.002”
ABSHigh gloss
AluminumPolishedBrass color
Materials and processes suitable for high volume production. Tradeoffs were made for production and pricing.
High Volume Outdoor Speaker
Bamboo (solid)Natural, laminatedLow gloss
Acrylic (interior speaker cone compartment)IvoryLow gloss
Aluminum (interior speaker grill frame)Brushed aluminumClear anodized
LinenNatural
AluminumPolished brass color
BrassPolished
Materials and processes suitable for low volume production.
Low Volume Outdoor Speaker
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ProblemMost powertools are designed for expert users and can be overly complex, confus-ing and intimidating for novice users.
Portability and Versatility
...Then it can be removed and used during yoga as music plays.
Yoga strap is used for carrying speaker...
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SeafleurDesigned for the novice user.
Pre-existing, functioning components are considered in the design. Measurements are based on an existing belt sander.
Internal Components
Tension rollerBelt release lever
Motor
Driving roller
Trigger
Sandpaper belt
Motor: 5.5 x 2.3 x 2.3”
Overall Dimensions:13.25 x 6.0 x 6.0”
ProblemMost powertools are designed for expert users and can be overly complex, confusing and intimidating for novice users.
Designed ForWomen of ages 35-50 who have minimum experience with power tools, and enjoy DIY and home improvement projects.
Something comfortable to hold
Something lightweight for less stress on hands
Something instructive to tell where to begin
Something compact for delicate hands
Something simple to understand
User Needs
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Concept Development
Handle with soft lines fit into the curves of the hand.
Organic forms are friendly and inviting.
Inspiration
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Fine TuningPrototypingFinding the most comfortable handle.
Pressure on the hand
Discomfort on wristsLack of control
Both hands work together.
Hard lines of handle are uncomfortable.
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A belt sander for your home.Compact with a contoured, soft rubber grip handle for your comfort.
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ProblemMost powertools are designed for expert users and can be overly complex, confus-ing and intimidating for novice users.
Double AgentThe bag that lives two lives.
Form and Function Exploration
Store strap in a pocket when bag is a messenger bag.
Interior divisions for organization
Padding for comfortPocket to store backpack strap
Client: AdrianAs a 24-year-old full-time student. Adrian rides his bike to and from school. He says his backpack is loosely fitted and cannot be reached into while biking.
Adrian wants a bag that is
Worn as a backpack or a messenger bag
Easily accessible while on-the-go
Fit to hold school supples, laptop and small miscellaneous objects
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Straps & ConvertabilityExploring strap features and ways to change strap orientation from messenger to backpack.
3 StrapsVelcroed into place when not in use
Mesh and padding for comfort and absorbing perspiration
1 StrapFolds in half to become 2 straps
Creating the PatternDrawing, marking and organizing the pattern pieces. Pattern has 42 pieces total.
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PrototypingTesting the sewing pattern and the form.
Final DetailsItems are easy to access while on-the-go.
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The transformation.
A messenger-backpack for school & on-the-go.
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GlideA bicycle frame that will lift your feet off the ground.
ObjectiveUsing underlays and Solidworks, design a bicycle frame, seat and tire, and build a bicycle assembly.
Digital Drawing
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ObjectiveDesign a bicycle frame, fork and seat, and build an assembly using underlays and Solidworks.
Tire pattern for traction.
Wide bike seat for a relaxing, ride.
Bike frame’s cloud-like form lifts its weight upward.
Bicycle RenderingThe completed bicycle with a frame that’s lifted off the ground and a seat with a touch of nostalgia.
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