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Copyright Š 2017 Student document publication. Meant for private circulation only. All rights reserved. GDPD Product Design 2015 - 2019
design of a hygiene organizer for janitors By : Aditya Vora Project Guides : Mr. Naim Sheikh Mr, Abhinav Tiwari 3rd March 2017 to 3rd May 2017
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Dedicated to my family and friends.
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preface As a part of the curriculum at National Institute of Design, the second year students are required to take up a simple product design project at the end of the second year. This project is expected to follow the design process and is supposed to be done in a period of six weeks. It is to implement the learnings of the students from the foundation year and the second year into a design scenario. It exposes the student to learn how the whole design process happens in an elaborate manner.
My chosen brief for this project was to design a concept for a hygiene organizer for janitors in the Indian context.
The duration of my project was from 3rd March 2017 to 3rd May 2017.
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acknowledgements It is my pleasure to express my thanks to National Institute of Design for this opportunity, which helped me understand the nuances of the design process better. I also express my gratitude to my guide Mr. Naim Sheikh, and also my external guide Mr. Abhinav Tiwari, for their constant help throughout the project. I would also like to acknowledge Mr. Mayank Loonker for taking time out of his busy schedule and giving his valuable and practical insights. Also expressing my gratitude to my batchmates, seniors and workshop kakas, and the DVC staff for all their thoughts, insights and consistent help. Special thanks to Kiran bhai, Pratik bhai and Soni bhai for going out of their way to help me. Last but not the least, I would also extend my gratitude towards the janitors of Alpha One, Green Cross Hospital, Aaram Orchard and NID itself, for sharing their insights and helping me design my product better for their cause.
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contents WEEK 1 14 Problem Hunting and Preliminary Research 15 Problem Areas WEEK 2 20 Brief Finalisation and Initial Research 22 Carrying solution 23 Fevicol applicator 24 Hygiene organiser WEEK 3 25 Design Proposal, Research and Analysis 26 About the problem 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
Design Brief Design timeline Market research Brand research Product dimensions Factors considered Ergonomic considerations Task analysis What users want Scope of work
WEEK 4 40 Ideation and Conceptualisation 41 Early concepts 50 Final design direction
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User Testing User feedback Logo and packaging Bibliography
WEEK 5 51 Prototyping and final model making 53 Clipping 59 Main body 63 Space management 65 Handle 70 Drainage WEEK 6 72 Refinements, Detailing and User Testing 74 Material selection 75 Manufacturing processes 76 Form inspiration 77 Form language 78 Colour, material and finish selection 80 Final Model 84 Technical Drawings
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problem areas The process began by listing down the problems we, as a batch faced in the institute ourselves. We also considered opportunities for improvement in exisiting scenarios under our purview. The areas that we ended up with after thorough discussions were student mess, workshops, studios and the hostel area.
problem hunting and preliminary research Week One
We were then assigned groups of four each, and every group was given one area to research, where we had to go and observe, in order to find existing problems and opportunities that could be solved by simple product or material intervention.
The next step was to sit together in our respective groups and discuss our criteria for going about finding problems and opportunites. The areas that we considered under hostels were Hostel A, B, C, laundry room and music room. The methods we used to find problems and opportunities were • Observation • Interrogation • Personal Experiences
Group discussions and initial research
After two days of observation, interrogation and with a plethora of personal experiences, we ended up with close to 50 substantial problems.
I was assigned a group with Abhishek MR, Shefali Bohra and Vaidehie Chiplunkar. The problem area we chose adhered to the hostel area. Observation
Interrogation
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Finalizing substantial problem sectors
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We divided the problems systematically into categories like: • Storage • Redesign • Inconveniences • Innovation With the list in our hands, we presented this to our faculties, and a batch discussion helped everyone in getting inputs from different perspectives.
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We ended up with a set of 300+ problems and opportunities to choose from. We were now supposed to choose a handful of these, and present it to our faculties, who would then guide us to shortlist further. We were expected to make a detailed presentation on three substantial problems that we had shortlisted. I personally considered problems that I could experience or empathise with in my day to day life. They were : 1. Organizing cleaning equipment for janitors 2. Carrying fruits and vegetables in the absence of plastic bags 3. An applicator for Fevicol This was followed by a brief research on our chosen problem areas, considering all the existing products in the market, analyse the problems existing with those products, and make a presentation.
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problem areas
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problem areas
brief finalization and initial research Week Two
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carrying solution
fevicol applicator
THE PROBLEM:
USERS:
EXISTING PRODUCTS:
THE PROBLEM:
USERS:
EXISTING PRODUCTS:
Carrying multiple plastic bags, when it comes to handling large spherical or cylindrical objects can be a pain. Also, shopping bags have flimsy handles, that can break off very easily when subjected to load.
• Fruits and vegetable sellers and buyers • Supermarkets • Logistics
Carryaround
FEVICOL SH ,or wood glue, generally comes in a large container, and usually a random piece of wood is used for application, which results in glue going unused, hands getting dirty, and uneven application.
• Students • Carpenters • Woodworkers • Model makers • Interior designers
THE BRIEF:
UNIQUE FEATURES:
To create a solution for easy application of FEVICOL from large containers, while utilising majority of the glue and applying it evenly, keeping hands clean at the same time.
• Will help in scraping off glue from the sides of the jar • Will keep hands clean • Variable size of applicator head
UNIQUE FEATURES: THE BRIEF: To create a solution for carrying around large circular or cylindrical objects, like fruits, vegetables or bottles, without having to use plastic bags having thin handles.
• Gripping radius can be changed to fit in objects of different sizes • Ergonomic handle to prevent MSDs
APPARENT DRAWBACKS: MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES: • More durable alternative to plastic bags • Can be used to promote a brand • Lasting solution
• Non-adjustable size • Meant only for drinks • Cannot carry heavy bottles/fruits/vegetables • Uncomfortable grip
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Glue spreaders and Rockler’s Glue Applicator Kit.
APPARENT DRAWBACKS: MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES: • Can be promotional • Can be made available with the jar of FEVICOL itself
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• Cannot scrape glue from the walls of containers • Non-adjustable size of applicator • Depends on a bottle • Doesn’t work for viscous glues • Not easy to clean • Roller gets jammed by solid glue
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hygiene organiser THE PROBLEM:
USERS:
EXISTING PRODUCTS:
Large scale cleaners face a problem organising their cleaning equipment, while they end up utilising their bucket as a solution for carrying around their equipment, which ends up in compromising the internal storage of the bucket.
• Hostel students • Houses with common washrooms • Cleaners
Pail Pak by Frabill
THE BRIEF:
• Can be doubled up as a shelf or a stand • Offers a more efficient solution
To create an attachment for the existing bucket, allowing for the storage of external tools and accessories, without compromising on its internal storage.
UNIQUE FEATURES:
MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES: • Shelf making companies can capitalise on the idea of having a personal shelf that can be carried around the bucket.
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APPARENT DRAWBACKS:
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• Flimsy (user review) • Made up of cloth • Needs a belt on the bucket to attach • Meant only for ice fishing • Can tear • Works only on cylindrical buckets
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about the problem Large scale cleaners, be it in the demographic of a hospital, office, mall, restaurant, educational institute or hotel, have a herculean task of cleaning up after their clients. These workers often go through this task multiple times in a day, in order to maintain cleanliness in their institute, where it is of utmost importance. While it might seem like a mundane task to many, these janitors toil a lot. Not only that the task of cleaning is indeed a very tedious one, the time and effort taken to manage their equipment also adds to their efforts. While there exist solutions like janitor trolleys and janitor rooms, they are expensive, as well as not feasible to transport in every sort of demographic. While janitor rooms can provide storage solution, it becomes a pain to make regular trips to the janitor room, and collection of specific equipment for cleaning different areas like washroom, drains, sinks etc.
AARAM ORCHARD (left): A facility of a janitor room is not a viable solution in spacial and economical terms for a lot of businesses.
The existing methods of cleaning, according to my preliminary research are shown below. CURRENT METHODS USED :
NID PALDI (right): The cleaning equipment is stored in large bins, and strewn around in a corner of the public restrooms. GREEN CROSS: They have an organizer for storing disinfectants and toilet cleaners, which are again very inconvenient to carry around with a filled bucket and mops.
On further enquiry, I realised that the janitors who clean in places that have people consantly moving around face troubles organizing equipment, as it gets in the way of people walking by, sometimes resulting in their cleaning products getting kicked by the passers-by. They were keen on being told about the prospect of designing a hygiene organiser.
ALPHA ONE: Despite having a janitor trolley, they use it only for storing a mop and water for cleaning. Basically, a bucket on wheels.
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design timeline WEEK ONE: 20th to 26th March
WEEK THREE: 3rd to 9th April
• Problem Hunting: Looking for first-hand problems on campus, using interviews and observation.
Market Research + User Research + Ideation + Sketching • Market Research : Personally interviewing mentioned users via a short questionnaire about inconveniences and opportunities. Summarising their opinions in a graphical representation and optimising my flow of work accordingly. Carrying out a research on ergonomics post - development of initial prototypes.
• Workshops and discussions : Group discussions with faculties to gain insights on our problems and opportunities. WEEK TWO: 27th March to 2nd April
design brief To create a detachable accessory on a cleaner’s bucket, allowing them to carry out their task of transporting cleaning equipment with ease .
• Brief Finalisation Looking for first-hand problems on campus, using interviews and observation. • Workshops and discussions : Group discussions with faculties to gain insights on our problems and opportunities.
• User Research : Finding out about existing products that might serve functions along the same lines, and looking for ways to make it better.
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Studying on how much would my target audience want to invest in such a product and how willing are they to adapt to it. Researching for the most cost-effective and appropriate material. • Sketching + Ideation : • Conceptualising on paper • Sketching out variations and iterations of all possibilities • Putting out the scope of work on paper and choosing the best possible scope. WEEK FOUR: 10th to 16th April Finalised Concept + Prototyping & Minor Changes + Sketching & Ideating • Final concept: Choosing the most optimal concept from the sketches done in Week Three Render it on paper to determine volume and details
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• Prototyping: Making rough prototypes to determine the first looks in 3D Making prototypes of a few concepts so that structural integrity can be determined Finalising prototyping concept to explore with materials for the next week • Sketching & Ideating: Taking pictures of finalised prototype and making changes on it if necessary digitally
WEEK FIVE: 17th to 23rd April Material Exploration (tweak concept accordingly) + Start Final Prototyping • Material exploration + Final prototyping: Making the final prototype using different materials to check the integrity and cost effectiveness
market research Modifying the concept accordingly as per the final material chosen Start building the final prototype
I went around to Alpha One Mall, Green Cross Hospital, Aaram Orchard Hotel and NID itself, to interview janitors about the methods they use, their cleaning schedules and the intensity of their work.
WEEK SIX : 24th to 30th April Render + User testing + Finished Prototype + Document • Render: Finalised concept made into a 2D render
The research gave some valuabe insight on how the cleaners operate, and whether or not my proposed product would actually be something that my target audience would consider worth investing in. The numbers were more or less in my favour, and hence I got the impetus to go ahead with my project on the selected problem.
• User Testing: Giving the prototype to the end users directly and asking them to give feedbacks Try to improve ergonomics and functionality based on feedbacks • Document: Compile all the work done in six weeks into a design document.
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brand research
product dimensions
I further researched the brands that were used in majority, by the people I had interviewed. This was done to understand brand related demographics, so that I could gain an estimate on the kind of dimensions my product would need to have, if I were to accommodate bottles of these brands. Responses were collected via interviews and observations form 32 janitors, spread across NID, Alpha One, Aaram Orchard, Green Cross etc.
This research was done manually after going to Hypercity, and measuring the dimensions of bottles myself. This was done in order to get an estimate of the box volume of my organiser.
*all responses recorded on Google Forms https://docs.google.com/a/nid.edu/forms/d/170zo3d1Q3A0Tpi_QzSQ9WzW35qSwGzwW1MtX NW-60xA/edit
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factors considered
ergonomic factors
MATERIAL SELECTION: The material chosen should be lightweight, so that it would be easy to transport, and aids portability. It should be strong, as it needs to carry a lot of weight. It should be flexible yet sturdy,as well as waterproof.
Ergonomic consideration was required to create the handle, as it would involve a power grip. Studying the age group of most of these cleaners, whic is around 2560 years, their average palm size was taken into account. A power grip would definitely be more suitable, as well as more powerful for the required purpose. Hand clearance required from the handle was also suitably figured out. Grip circumference was used to determine the thickness of the handle.
MODULARITY: The product should have minimal volume by itself. The storage of the product should not be an issue when it is not in use. The weight of the products should be equally distributed throughout. The product should not alter the bucket’s centre of gravity.
MOBILITY: Motion while carrying the bucket and the attachment should not be disrupted. The product must ideally not occupy any space outside the boundaries of the bucket.
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what do the users want
task analysis
CONVENIENCE: Any user from my target market has the priority of convenience placed first. Any aid to reduce the effort required in transporting cleaning products to and fro would be welcome for them.
Collect products from storage point
To and fro from storage requires 10 minutes, multiple times a day.
Transport all the stuff to the point of cleaning
Collect, and transport all the products back
Spread out the stuff required while cleaning
NON-DISRUPTIVE: Their workflow shouldn’t get too affected by the product, because it would get difficult for them to accommodate to a monumental change in their routine.
Clean at location, multiple times a day
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scope of work 1. MODIFY THE BUCKET ITSELF: The bucket itself could be modified in such a way, that it reduces efforts required in lifting, transporting or emptying.
2. PROVIDE AN ACCESSORY: Creating an attachment which fits on the bucket, and makes the job of transporting and organising the cleaning products easier and less tedious.
3. WORK ON A CLEANER’S KIT: Developing an entire kit for cleaners, that solves multiple issues catering to their job of cleaning. This would cater to cleaners of multiple target groups and age groups. An all-in-one cleaning kit.
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early concepts
Attempts to redesign the bucket
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APPROACH 1:
APPROACH 2:
Internal channel for the bucket to enhance the flow.
A tab that can be opened to drain out water effortlessly.
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early concepts Designing a shelf + organiser
APPROACH 1: Attach rack on rim of thebucket.
APPROACH 2: Attach removable rack on handle using joinery mechanism.
APPROACH 2:
APPROACH 3:
A tab that can be opened to drain out water effortlessly.
Modify handle to accommodate rack
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APPROACH 1:
APPROACH 1:
Attach rack on rim of thebucket.
Attach rack on rim of thebucket.
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Rough sketches
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APPROACH 2:
APPROACH 2:
Attach removable rack on handle using joinery mechanism.
Attach removable rack on handle using joinery mechanism.
Rough sketches
Rough sketches
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final design direction 1) Working on a detachable accessory that fits most standard sized buckets.
2) Must be easy to attach/detach.
prototyping and final model making 3) Ergonomic grip.
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clipping
CLIPPING METHOD 1:
CLIPPING METHOD 2:
Clips accommodating the mops and toilet brushes.
Clasping methods.
Rough sketches
Rough sketches
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CLIPPING METHOD 1:
CLIPPING METHOD 2:
Clasps to hold on to the rim of the bucket
Clips accommodating brushes and mops
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Prototypes
Pros: • Easy to attach/detach • Hooks of clip can be a method to attach the handle and turn it into a shelf
Pros: • Snug fit • Accommodation added for mops and toilet brushes • Easy to attach/detach with handle • Fits on most standard size buckets
Cons: • Damages the rim of the bucket • Does not accommodate all types of buckets • No accommodation for mops and toilet brushes
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Cons: • Bit flimsy(can be rectified) • Parts might break off
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CLIPPING METHOD 3: Flexible clips to snap on the rim of the bucket. Prototypes Pros: • Snug fit • Accommodation added for mops and toilet brushes • Easy to attach/detach with handle • Fits on most standard size buckets • Flimsiness reduced by uni-directional cuts Cons: • Parts might break off (material selection)
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main body
MAIN BODY: Elementary form exploration.
Rough sketches
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FORM EXPLORATIONS: Dividers that can be customised as per the dimensions of products. Prototype concept.
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space management
FORM EXPLORATIONS: Providing maximum stability to the prodcts inside. Prototype concept.
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handle
HANDLE EXPLORATIONS:
HANDLE EXPLORATIONS:
Checking ergonomics for most common grips.
Arranged from most to least ergonomic.
Rough sketches.
Prototypes.
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HANDLE EXPLORATIONS:
HANDLE EXPLORATIONS:
Checking the practicality of the joinery .
Final slide-in mechanism testing.
Prototypes.
Prototypes.
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DRAIN EXPLORATIONS: Drainage to allow water to flow out.
drainage
Prototypes.
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refinements, detailing and user testing Week Six
cmf selection form inspiration materials/manufacturing
manufacturing processes BLOW MOULDING: The process of injection blow molding (IBM) is used for the production of hollow glass and plastic objects in large quantities. In the IBM process, the polymer is injection molded onto a core pin; then the core pin is rotated to a blow molding station to be inflated and cooled. This is the leastused of the three blow molding processes, and is typically used to make small medical and single serve bottles. The process is divided into three steps: injection, blowing and ejection. The injection blow molding machine is based on an extruder barrel and screw assembly which melts the polymer. The molten polymer is fed into a hot runner manifold where it is injected through nozzles into a heated cavity and core pin. The cavity mold forms the external shape and is clamped around a core rod which forms the internal shape of the preform. The preform consists of a fully formed bottle/jar neck with a thick tube of polymer attached, which will form the body. similar in appearance to a test tube with a threaded neck.
The preform mold opens and the core rod is rotated and clamped into the hollow, chilled blow mold. The end of the core rod opens and allows compressed air into the preform, which inflates it to the finished article shape. After a cooling period the blow mold opens and the core rod is rotated to the ejection position. The finished article is stripped off the core rod and as an option can be leak-tested prior to packing. The preform and blow mold can have many cavities, typically three to sixteen depending on the article size and the required output. There are three sets of core rods, which allow concurrent preform injection, blow molding and ejection. The main body can be created using injection moulding, as the die is easy to manufacture. The handle can be crafted easily on an industrial CNC lathe. The metallic part of the handle is simple rod bending.
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colour, material and finish selection
colour, material and finish selection
final model
technical drawings SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM: The technical drawings are purely meant to dimension the product. The schematics show the positioning of how the bottles could be arranged and optimised so that the product can be used efficiently.
As seen in the schematic diagram, the product can hold a Harpic bottle of 1 litre capacity, a 1 litre Colin bottle, 4 Kinley bottles of 500 ml capacity each for carrying other surface cleaners and powder cleaners, a mop and some toothbrushes for fine cleaning.
The diagram is an accurate representation of how the bottles should be placed, so that it becomes more optimal to use them.
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user testing
USER FEEDBACK : “Aisa kuch agar market me aa gaya to koi bhi khareedega na, isme sab kaam ka aa jaata hai. Faltu me sab lekar nahi ghumna padega. Koi bhi khareed lega ye. “
-Haresh Kaka, 41, NID Hostel Cleaner since 3 years.
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bibliography http://www.dafont.com/ https://www.wikipedia.org/ https://www.scribd.com/doc/61517181/Indian-Ergonomics https://www.frabill.com/ http://carryaround.com/ https://www.rockler.com/ https://www.google.co.in/
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