Prototyping Methods

Exploring a better way to carry groceries

Angela Robertson | Fall 2009

The Franken-Prototype

A quick mock-up of the idea with materials at hand. Used to figure out scale and rough out structure. This was created with an old bedsheet, cardboard, straps from a backpack, and a lot of tape.

photo by Martin Thalerphoto by Martin Thaler

Inspiration Collages

Collage of existing products with interesting features includes bags by Muji, accordion folder, and pop-up tent.

Collage of places and people that could use the bag.

Sketch Models

Small preliminary sketch models in paper and full-size model in railroad board.

photo by Angela Robertson

photo by Angela Robertson

Backpack for Groceries

For travel and easy storage, bag rolls up and folds into a pocket on the underside of the fl ap

A better way for city-dwellers to carry groceries

GROCERY STORE

Scenario Snapshot

Visualization of product in context and how it works.