ALYSSA BELANIO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN A LY S S A B E L A N I O @ G M A I L . C O M
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“Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose�
- Charles Eames
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BALANCE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a clock radio that will bring a new image and language to users as existing ones are becoming obsolete
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EASY TO USE
TARGET OPPORTUNITY
SNOOZE FRIENDLY
HARD TO SNOOZE
MORE COMPLEX
EXISTING MARKET Common clock radios in the market have similar modular forms with buttons around them. Some are easier to set than others but their look and feel remain the same.
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AUDIENCE Business men and women with fast paced lifestyles who cherish relaxation and vacation times to balance out their long days at work
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FORM
INTERACTION
THINKING SKETCHES Inspired by gradual curves and modern sculptures, I began exploring different forms that could communicate a yin and yang balance I brainstormed different ways users can interact with features like snoozing, adjusting time, and volume while thinking of how it’s used day and night
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BALANCE
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PHYSICAL ITERATIONS Exploring different forms that could communicate balance through mock ups and further developing the selected form with interactive features for snoozing and setting alarms
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KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Front display Front shell Flexible touch screen PCB Upper shell Speaker assembly Battery Sensor and encoder Bottom cover USB jack Charging port Back shell
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Tap time display
Slide to set alarm
Tap station display
Station is set
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PIVOT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a hair dryer for the future of Braun that can bring ease of use and convenience for the user
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ERGONOMIC TARGET OPPORTUNITY
LIGHT
HEAVY
TRADITIONAL
MARKET ANALYSIS Common hair dryers in the market have similar barrel and handle forms. some are lightweight and more portable but their shapes remain the same Design a hair dryer that can be comfortable to hold, lightweight, and easy to store
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TARGET USER Men and women between the ages of 18 and 45 that are all about individuality and seek style and quality in products. they are single, working individuals, and trend-setters, with fast-paced and active lifestyles
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HAIR DRYER CONCEPTS Inspired by user interests and opportunities, I began brainstorming ways of designing a modern hair dryer that can be easier to maneuver while in use, and simple to store after use.
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FORM EXPLORATION To test out handle form and brainstorm through barrel movement I initially made mockups out of cardboard and clay and developed them using polyurethane foam To show the pivoting mechanism between the barrel and handle, I used a ping pong ball with an elastic string through it
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CHECKOUT GROUP PROJECT
Objective Create a self-checkout system that will provide user necessities and incorporate better security
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SURVEY RESULTS
51% preferred using self-checkout
Based on our findings, our group decided to redesign a self-checkout system that will have a faster process and a user-friendly interface
pros: usually has shorter lines cons: system errors
INNOVATION
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags contain electronic information that’s used to communicate with an electronic reader
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inspired by minimal design and the ability to transfer data wirelessly, we decided to incorporate RFID tags and readers in to the self-checkout system to improve consumer shopping experience
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CHECKOUT CONCEPTS As a group, we initially broke down the “checkout process” into several parts, from the shopper’s baskets to the conveyer belt, the scanner, service, and brainstormed ways of improving the experience
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MINT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Redesign an existing electric toothbrush and its packaging to appeal to sustainable needs of stakeholders from manufacturing to end-of-life
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Key 1. Main Box 2. Carton Tray 3. Manual 4. Manual Staples 5. Coupon 6. Warranty Card
SONICARE ANALYSIS A breakdown of parts from an existing Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush and its packaging to see how many parts are in just one component and research about the materials used
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Key 7. Toothbrush Shell 8. RFID 9. Security Sensor 10. Sensory Foil 11. Foil Adhesive 12. Brush Cap 13. Brush Head 14. Bristles 15. Fasteners 16. Contact Layer 17. Internal Sleeve 18. Internal Rod 19. ID Ring 20. Removable Nut 21. Rod Connector 22. Magnet 23. Front Handle 24. Front Button 25. Handle Grips 26. PCB 27. LED Light 28. NiCd Batteries 29. Battery Cushion 30. Motor 31. Handle Coil 32. Back Handle 33. Base 34. Enclosure 35. Base Feet 36. Feet Screws 37. Power Cord 38. Cord Ziploc 39. Twist Tie 40. Mesh Pouch 41. Paper Strip
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SOLUTION Limiting the number of use materials reduces material impacts and number of parts for the product and package, allowing easier assembly. Distribution impacts are reduced by having all materials for the packaging and product sourced in the US.
Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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Bristles Brush Head Handle Flexible Housing Drive Shaft Gears Motor Li+ Battery PCB Switch Connector On / Off Charging Base Charge Indicators Connectors Base Wiring
Having a molded cavity that supports proper fitting of internal components eliminates the need for use of adhesives Snap fittings allow for easier manual and automated disassembly, repair, and maintenance
Bamboo
Having a cavity inside the handle eliminates the need for a brush cap Offsetting the base allows for cord management, discarding the need for other components
Sugar-based Cellulose Plastic
Natural Rubber
Aluminum
Nylon
Part
Material
Material Supplier
Supplier Location
Bristles
Nylon
Enco
Fernley, NV
Brush head
Cellulose Plastic
NatureWorks
Ellisville, MO
Handle
Cellulose Plastic
NatureWorks
Ellisville, MO
Drive Shaft
Aluminum
Spectro Alloys
Rosemount, MN
Flexible Housing
Cellulose Plastic
NatureWorks
Ellisville, MO
Gears
Nylon
Enco
Fernley, NV
Motor
Aluminum
Spectro Alloys
Rosemount, MN
Power Button
Certified Rubber
Artemis
Longmont, CO
Base
Cellulose Plastic
NatureWorks
Ellisville, MO
Packaging
Bamboo
Hardwoods Inc.
Livermore, CA
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PEAK INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design childrens’ flatpack furniture out of a 30” x 60” birch plywood board without using any screws
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Desk adjustments
Seat adjustments
Footrest adjustments
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Bookshelf
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VELO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a full bicycle to your personal size and style using Solidworks
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Frame Size
XS
S
M
L
Height
Frame Size
47 cm
52 cm
54 cm
56 cm
Head Angle
70.2’
72.2’
72.1’
73.0’
<5’2”
43/47
Seat Angle
75.5’
74.7’
74.2’
73.6’
5’3”
47/50
Top Tube
49.4
52.1
53.0
54.7
5’6”
50/52/54
Chainstay
40.8
40.8
40.9
41.0
5’9”
52/54/56
5.0
4.5
4.5
4.0
5’11”
54/56/58
Wheelbase
97.5
97.4
98.0
97.9
6’2”
56/58/60
Seat Tube
42.5
47.2
48.4
50.9
6’3”
58/60/62
Head Tube
11.5
14.5
15.5
17.0
6’4”
60/62
Offset
MEASUREMENTS
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS SURFACE FINISH: TOLERANCES: LINEAR: ANGULAR:
Based off my height, I referred to the bike frame chart to determine dimensions I would use to build the right frame size, seat, and handlebar appropriate for myself
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DEBUR AND BREAK SHARP EDGES
FINISH:
SIGNATURE
NAME DRAWN
Q.A
DWG NO.
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ORANGE BIKE MATERIAL:
WEIGHT:
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PEARL INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a stapler that meets consumer needs whether for the office, school, or home
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STAPLER CONCEPTS Inspired by natural and earthy forms and the thinness of sea shells, I focused on making the body of the stapler minimal and organicly shaped. My design is targeted towards business women who spend a lot of time in the office but adore beach-type scenery, architecture, and decor.
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After exploring through foam mock ups, I made my final design out of modulan and used it as a mold to thermoform my final model in styrene.
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CLEAR INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a peripheral attachment for an existing smartphone that uses its capabilities to create a more beneficial application experience
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SCAVENGER HUNT Before jumping into sketching concepts, we were assigned to go on a scavenger hunt, through thrift stores, in search of interesting mechanisms and inspiration during the beginning of the design process. Out of all the things I found, I was interested in the pull-down mechanism of the portable flashlight and tire pressure gauge 60 alyssabelanio.com
CONSUMER Using the pull down mechanisms from my inspiration, I wanted to create a portable TDS tester for health conscious men and women who like traveling to different countries
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FLASK
2D EXPLORATION I first began exploring different ways of carrying a probe to test drinking water quality and a reservoir for a brine solution to treat water -all incorporated in a portable iphone 5 case.
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PROBE
CASE
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VOLUME STUDIES Through my mock ups I studied form and volume of the overall phone case, incorporating the reservoir and probe in various locations on the back of the case. I cut out slots for the reservoir and probe unit as well as the pocket for the phone to go into using the mill
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check water quality
treat with solution
take out reservoir unit to refill brine solution
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slide probe out for cleaning
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HI - LO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design speakers for high and low volume manufacturing processes with emerging technologies in mind
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MANUFACTURING PROCESSES Low Volume Common low volume manufacturing processes involve lathe turning, vacuum forming, sand casting, milling, and panel beating.
High Volume For high volume manufacturing, injection molding is the most popular method. Extrusion blow molding is also another high volume process.
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CUSTOMER My consumer for my speaker design is a single, 37 year old female magazine journalist that revolves her life around music, architecture, photography and traveling the world. She is inspired by home goods made of quality materials. Alyssa Belanio I alyssabelanio@gmail.com 71
SPEAKER CONCEPTS Initial ideation started with exploring simple and organic forms for a high volume speaker design to fit my personaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style and interests. Materials and manufacturing processes were also considered through exploded views of multiple design concepts.
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Small Speaker Cone Top Body Small Speaker Cover
Hex Bolts Med. Speaker Cone Med. Speaker Cover Light Ring
Subwoofer Bottom Body
Subwoofer Cover
Base
Finish
Part Cost
Tooling Cost
Labor Cost
Lathe Turning
Varnished
$900
$0
$800
Lathe Turning
Varnished
$800
$0
$700
Polycarbonate
Blow Molding
Clear Anodized
$200
$8500
$200
0.85 lbs
Aluminum
Panel Beating
Brushed
$350
$0
$700
2
0.95 lbs
Aluminum
Panel Beating
Brushed
$350
$0
$700
6
1.15 lbs
Aluminum
Panel Beating
Brushed
$350
$0
$700
S Speaker Cone
1
2.32 lbs
Steel/Plastic/Cloth
OEM
Brushed
$50
$0
$0
M Speaker Cone Subwoofer Cone
1 1
3.55 lbs 5.20 lbs
Steel/Plastic/Cloth Steel/Plastic/Cloth
OEM OEM
$70 $100
6 6 1
0.05 lbs 0.02 lbs 0.85 lbs
Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Polyphtalamide
OEM OEM RPMC
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0
Hex Bolt Screws Base
OEM OEM OEM
Part Name
Quantity
Weight
Material
Top Body
1
1.83 lbs
Bamboo
Bottom Body
1
1.24 lbs
Bamboo
Light Ring
1
0.40 lbs
S Speaker Cover
1
M Speaker Cover Subwoofer Cover
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MFG Process
OEM Matte Black
$10 $12 $300
$0 $5500
$0 $0 $200
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Injection Molded Body Halves Small Speaker Cone
Med. Speaker Cone Machined Screws
Subwoofer
Base
Part Name
Quantity
Weight
Material
MFG Process
Finish
Part Cost
Tooling Cost
Labor Cost
Main Body S Speaker Cover M Speaker Cover Subwoofer Cover S Speaker Cone M Speaker Cone Subwoofer Cone Screws Base
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 1
1.83 lbs 0.85 lbs 0.95 lbs 1.15 lbs 2.32 lbs 3.55 lbs 5.20 lbs 0.02 lbs 0.85 lbs
Cellulose Bioplastic Polycarbonate Polycarbonate Polycarbonate Steel/Plastic/Cloth Steel/Plastic/Cloth Steel/Plastic/Cloth Stainless Steel Rubber
Injection Molding Injection Molding Injection Molding Injection Molding OEM OEM OEM OEM Blow Molding
Matte Orange Vapor Polished Black Vapor Polished Black Vapor Polished Black Brushed OEM OEM OEM Gray, Shore 70A
$200 $80 $80 $80 $30 $45 $80 $6 $200
$8000 $8000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2000
$150 $70 $70 $70 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200
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SOARER INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a toy plane that can be considered the next logic product for green toys using solidworks
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TOY PLANE SKETCHES Before jumping into Solidworks, I did a quick exploration of the overall toy planeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form portraying round and bubbly shaped bodies suitable for younger children. I developed my selected form further in Solidworks, using lofts, boundaries, and curvature to build on the cockpit, propeller, wings, and main body.
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HATCH INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Redesign the Ford Focus to accommodate and appeal to the needs and lifestyle of selected consumer
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Trusted
Dynamic
Sporty
BRAND IDENTITY Analyzing visual key elements of the Ford Focus and understanding what the overall look communicates to consumers.
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CONSUMER Emma is a 27 year old Veterinary technician that commutes from her home in Santa Cruz to San Jose for work 5 days a week. On weekends, her activities involve hiking, surfing, going out with friends, and taking her dog with her to the beach. She is sporty, active, and adventurous. She likes modern design and architecture but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exchange comfort for minimalism when it comes to transportation.
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HATCH CONCEPTS Initial Ford hatchback design explorations began with sketches of side profiles, front, and rear 3/4 views to understand what each perspective portrays. My development of dynamic, active, sporty yet compact concepts reflect back to fit the needs of my targeted consumer. Added shadows and reflections help identify the overall form.
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CLAY MODELING I first created MDF templates with my orthographic projection as a reference. The templates were used as a guide to form the basic shape of the 1/16 scale hatch. Pink foam is then glued to the bottom skateboard, carved to its rough shape, and punctured with holes in order for the clay to bond. The foam is then covered completely in clay and shaped closer to the final design using rake tools and knives for detailed cuts, using the templates as reference.
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EXPLORER INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Design a product for children that can help strengthen their communication and interaction skills with family and friends
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RESEARCH
Initial research began in groups where we contriubuted findings of both common and uncommon activities and interests of boys ages 8 to 10. From there we mapped out morning and evening routines, taking note of products and people boys interact with during the day at school or at home.
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TARGET USER My target users are boys ages 8-10 that are into outdoor activities and learning about nature but get sucked in at home by video games, tablets, and computers, losing physical interactions with friends and family members.
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SCENARIO THINKING My initial ideation consisted of different possibilities of connecting children with friends and family members by observing products children use during play time. I developed use of products like cameras, projectors, magnifying lenses, and binoculars through different scenarios and storyboards.
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GRIPS
CHARGE
BUTTONS
PARTLINES
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FORM DEVELOPMENT I selected to develop the shared binoculars concept from my initial mock ups and progressed towards a more rugged octagon form after finding that 8-10 year old boys are fond of playful yet aggressive volumes. Along with form development, I focused on detail refinement which included the grips, zoom and power buttons, charge and partline locations.
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ASSEMBLY For the neck straps I first tried out strips of leather with snap fasteners and switched over to nylon after noticing that it looks more playful when attached to the rest of the parts. The snaps on the sides of the straps allow the binoculars to be easily shared or used alone. Magnets in each half let users separate it or keep it as one unit.
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Capture Zoom
Power
Strap inserts
Charging port
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BOOST INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Objective Change the fashion in which BTE (Behind the Ear) hearing aids are presented and used to cater to the needs of users 18 - 30 years old with moderate to severe hearing loss
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BOLD TARGET OPPORTUNITY
PROFESSIONAL
PERSONAL
(work, communicate, connect, etc.)
(fitness, nutrition, sleep, etc.)
Trends Smartphone Connectivity DISCREET
MARKET ANALYSIS There are many developing smart hearing devices or “hearables” in the market that are modern, fashionable, but mostly designed for health and fitness tracking. I’d like to explore possibilities in redesigning BTE hearing aids to be geared towards supporting academic tasks and business fashion of the hearing impaired.
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Wireless Microphones
CONSUMER FINDINGS Busy; Always on-the-go
Identifying key issues through surveying BTE hearing aid users from hearing aid forums, Facebook groups, and analyzing reviews of hearing aids on Amazon
Adjectives that appeal to consumers when thinking of a new hearing aid design
College / Work
Majority of users are interested in hearing aids that reflect their style, work lifestyle, and personality more
Most users wear hearing aids in both ears
Socializing / Networking
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Battery & Storage
IMPROVING EXPERIENCE To improve the fashion in which hearing aids are marketed and seen, I dug deeper and found that there are design opportunities for battery and storage, comfort, and communication -as individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss often mispronounce words since they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear how it sounds.
With advancing technologies, rechargeable batteries are becoming more of an eco-friendly and costefficient option for hearing aid users. Rechargeables are already available for most BTE and ITE hearing aids, offering improved power in addition to environmental and cosmetic advantages.
Some users store their hearing aids in a handy make-up bag, or something â&#x20AC;&#x153;nicerâ&#x20AC;? that they normally carry with them when they travel like a pen case, coin purse, or a small all-purpose travel pouch.
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Comfort
Speech Difficulties
Temporal Bone
Concha Tragus Ear Canal
Taking note of sensitive parts of the ear as well as learning that individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss need to use occluding ear tips such as ones used in many headphones
Individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss often mispronounce words because they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear many vowels or consonants enough to recognize words.
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MODERN FASHION
CONCEPT GENERATION My initial ideas consist of jewelry-inspired forms as well as explorations of battery and storage, and ways to bring livelihood and interaction into whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen as just hearing aids. From my findings of speech and communication difficulties amongst hearing impaired individuals, I developed ways of incorporating accessories such an attachable microphone to bring during meetings, a sign language translation device to break the barrier between non-hearing impaired and hearing impaired, and lastly, a throat microphone to communicate with an app for speech improvement
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STORAGE
COMMUNICATION
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3D DEVELOPMENT From my variety of organic to geometric form exploration, I decided to develop more angular, geometric styles to relate back to modern business fashion. Out of my three main concepts of enhancing the experience of hearing aid users, I chose to expand on the idea of a hearing aid kit that includes a rechargeable hearing aid, portable throat microphone and a personal case for easy storage. The throat microphone can be used at home or when traveling, to pick up vibrations from the voice box and communicate with an app that can help users track and improve their speech.
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My Speech Progression Pronunciation
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BOOST FAMILY The Boost Package consists of rechargeable NiMH hearing aids and a throat mic encapsulated in a convenient inductive charging case. The throat mic syncs with the compatible Boost Speech Articulation App for users to track their progress and improve their performance to prepare them for their next presentation at college, or job interview.
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COMPONENTS
Inductive Rechargeable Throat Microphone and Hearing Aids Replacing common disposable Zinc-Air batteries with rechargeable NiMH gives the user less of a hassle and a more cost-efficient alternative
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2 Hypoallergenic Adhesive The throat microphone can be placed directly on the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voicebox by use of self-adhering pads. The hole in the middle of the pad allows for direct contact point between the transducers in the throat microphone and the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voicebox.
Hearing Aid Internals 1. NiMH Battery 2. Microphones 3. Amplifiers 4. PCB / Microprocessors
Occluded Ear tips Aluminum Sheet Cavity Negative mold of throat mic, hearing aids are open on the bottom end to allow for easy storage and proper charge position
Inductive NiMH Charger Inductive charging case brings convenience to the user by having the ability to charge their hearing aids and throat mic while on-the-go without having to plug in
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BOOST confidence
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T I LT GROUP PROJECT
Objective Design a product for 5-10 years from now using elements from nature and emerging technologies to address meaningful human needs
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RESEARCH In the beginning of the project, as a class, we researched and discussed ways of nature, emerging technologies, and user needs. In teams, we did home visits to understand and identify opportunity areas first-hand.
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TECHNOLOGIES Transform
Project Soli
TRANSFORM is an exploration of how shape display technology can be integrated into our everyday lives as interactive, shape changing furniture. These interfaces not only serve as traditional computing devices, but also support a variety of physical activities.
Project Soli is a sensor that can easily be used in even the smallest wearables. It is capable of accurately detecting your hand movements in real-time, meaning itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot like Leap Motion and other gesture-tracking controllers. But instead of using cameras, Project Soli uses radar technology that fits within a tiny chip.
By creating shapes on demand or by moving objects around, TRANSFORM changes the ergonomics, functionality and aesthetic dimensions of furniture.
Jam Sheets
Project Jacquard
Jam Sheets introduces layer jamming as an enabling technology for designing deformable, stiffness-tunable, thin sheet interfaces. Interfaces that exhibit tunable stiffness properties can yield dynamic haptic feedback and shape deformation capabilities
Project Jacquard makes it possible to weave touch and gesture interactively into any textile using standard, industrial looms. Everyday objects such as clothes and furniture can be transformed into interactive surfaces. Conductive Jacquard yarn structures combine thin, metallic alloys with natural and synthetic yarns like cotton, polyester, or silk, making the yarn strong enough to be woven on any industrial loom.
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HOME VISITS As part of our research, we visited and interviewed several homeowners to identify problem areas within their living spaces
Lighting Problems We found various problems regarding lighting with several homeowners. Not having enough overall lighting in one area of the home caused family members to split up in different rooms, while another family used three floor lamps in one room to brighten up their home since the ceiling light was not enough.
Thresholds From our home visits, we categorized opportunity topics and areas needing improvements. This session involved working with the whole class in combining and listing various encountered thresholds
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PERSONA The Business Entrepreneur Andre Smith is a 34 year old married man with two children, ages 3 and 5. He works in the tech industry and has a busy work life. Andre does work at home as well as in his office and this requires good lighting to be able to read papers and respond to emails. Andre likes to spend time with his kids helping them with their homework or playing games such as building Lego castles in the living room.
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INSPIRATION Photuris Firefly Photuris fireflies produce bioluminescent light from an organ in their abdomen called a lantern. Bioluminescence occurs when oxygen combines with calcium, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and the light-emitting chemical, luceferin.
Surface Composition
Ribs
Jagged misfit or serrated scales found on the abdomen contribute to the fireflyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to light efficiently.
Misfit Scales
Each scale is about 10 microns (0.0004 in.) long. Each scale is tilted so that one edge of the scale protrudes from the body plane by just 3 micrometers. The protruding tips of the scales scatter light. The transmission intensity and light extraction are higher at these tips, about 55% more light than a flat surface
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Setae / Hair
Textured Cuticle Muscular Layer Photocyte Membrane
Peroxisomes; Photocytes Enzymes
APPLICATIONS
Project Jacquard
Project Soli
Using Projects Jacquard’s technology we can “sew” in sensors into the wall. This allows the user to change the settings of the lights without using a switch.
Utilizing the movement and gesture recognition technology in Project Soli, the lights are able to sense where a person is and concentrate the light on where they are walking, working, etc.
Motion Sensitive Modular Panel MC# 5903-01 Motion sensitive modular panels. These arrays of colored LED panels light up in response to motion above the panel. These motion sensors can work through translucent materials. The individual modules may be combined to create a wide range of arrays.
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LIGHTING EXPLORATION
PATTERN
FORM
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STRUCTURE
FRAMEWORK
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PHYSICAL EXPLORATION We developed aesthetic, functional, and in-context 1:12 scale mockups from our sketches and research to understand amount of space needed for each part while achieving the right shade-to-room proportions.
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inside
2
5
3 4 6 outside
7
Part #
Quantity
Part Name
Size (in.)
Weight
Material
MFG Process
Finish
Part Cost
Tooling Cost
Production Cost $2,667
(for 100,000 made)
1
1
Shade
7 x 14 x 0.06
0.3 lbs
Polycarbonate
Injection Molded
Frosted
$2895
$17,641
2
1
LED Unit
5.6 x 5.6 x 0.5
0.75 lbs
Aluminum
OEM / Machined
Matte
$230,000
N/A
N/A
3
2
Hinge Screws
0.25 x 0.13
0.15 lbs
Aluminum
OEM / Machined
Clear Anodized
$136,750
$0
$23,922
4
1
Hinge
5 x 6 x 0.04
0.25 lbs
Polycarbonate
Injection Molded
Frosted
$214
$6,999
$798
5
2
Microprocessors
0.75 x 0.3
0.15 lbs
Silicon
Layered, Etched
Polished
$186,739
N/A
N/A
6
6
Frame Screws
0.5 x 0.25
0.25 lbs
Aluminum
OEM / Machined
Clear Anodized
$150,264
$0
$23,922
7
1
Frame
8 x 10 x 0.75
0.75 lbs
Aluminum
Injection Molded
Brushed
$1,968
$11, 486
$3,067
= $478,834
= $36,126
= $6,532
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QUENCH GROUP PROJECT
Objective Design an app that can help caregivers access and plan proper nutrition for chemotherapy patients
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CANCER & CHEMOTHERAPY Cancer and chemotherapy treatments take a toll on patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall mental, physical, and spiritual health. We found that at least 70% of cancer patients experience fatigue during and after chemotherapy. During treatments, many patients rely on their caregiver to manage their meals and dietary needs. But various medication can cause dietary complications, requiring patients to adopt to specialized meals.
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DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES After identifying key issues, my group and I brainstormed and expanded other problem areas in the chemotherapy experience that could be improved -from different perspectives whether it be for the patient, nurse, or caregiver. The three main concepts we narrowed down to was nutrition, medicine, and symptom management.
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STORYBOARDING From our brainstorms and the information we obtained throughout our research, we began thinking more in depth about how our concepts could play out in certain scenarios. Our storyboards consisted of App ideas that could make medication management more convenient, proper nutrition information recommendations by medicine type, as well as delivery-inspired services to help patients maintain their dietary needs during chemotherapy.
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PERSONA From our interviews with chemotherapy patients as well as their family caregivers, we found an opportunity to help the caregiver help the patient. These family caregivers already have a lot on their mind, arranging anything from meals to doctor appointments for their loved ones and handling their own daily tasks at the same time
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USER
MOBILE
Needs help with
EXPERIENCE
Prepared by
Provides
Proper Nutrition for Chemo Patients
Real Time
Customize / Define / Generate
Helpful Features
Local Stores
Strengthens
Using
Meals
Patient Information
Recipe Generator -Based on Custom Settings -Shopping List
Based on
-Type of Cancer -Type of Chemotherapy -Type of Medicine(s) -Meal History
Patient Analysis
Recommendations
-Medicine -Symptoms -Likes / Dislikes -Flavors / Tastes
-Other patients’ reviews -Their likes /dislikes -Medicine Similarities -Meals that made them feel better or worst
Filters -Allergies -Medicine -Likes / Dislikes
Patient’s Caregiver
Nutrition Knowledge
Relationship
-Patient’s Preferences -Custom Diet -Can & Can’ts -Likes / Dislikes -Ingredients
-Between caregiver and patient -Reliance -Trust
BUILDING THE EXPERIENCE Identifying key goals for our app through building a concept model to remind us of the connection between each feature and user needs
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Update Fridge Recommended Meals
PATIENT REQUESTS Phone #:
Patient Profile
email:
Recipes
Next Meal Hunger Meter
Meal History
Update Profile Meal History
Just Snack
This modifies shopping list
CARE GIVER Phone #:
email:
REQUESTS
Dinner Option: 1
Items needed to prepare meal
PAT I ENT Dinner Request From Lisa
Check off! Ingredients: - 2 tomatos - 3 potatos -1 lettuce head -1 lbs chicken
Shopping list
Sub 1: Lettuce
Dinner Option: 1
Ingredients: -tomato -potato -chicken
Possible Sub
Ingredients:
Spinach
OPEN
HEAVY or LIGHT
CARE GIVER
-tomato -potato -lettuce -chicken
Kale Green Beans SAVE
Option: 1 Option: 2 Option: 3
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Review Meal Option Dinner Option 1 -Tomato -Potato -Spinach -Chicken
Update
NOW COOKING
CONFIRM
READY
Food Allergies
Medications
Ingredients to avoid
Cancer meds
Nuts
Raw fruits
1
Dairy
Shellfish
2
Gluten
Spicy Foods
3
Fish
Rich Desserts
TASK FLOW & WIREFRAME Visual mapping of the entire app flow from the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, thinking through interactions needed in between screens as well as developing key features from our concept model including patient profile, recipe substitutions and allergy updates
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QUENCH QUENCH
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VISUAL DESIGN As a group we came up with three different styles separately to see multiple ways and visual aesthetics of the same content.
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RECIPES
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RECIPES Category
Vegetable-Based
Pineaple Power
220 Reviews
Based on the feedback and critique we received, as well as our goal of having something visually exciting and appealing for caregivers to use, we decided to develop my style, highlighted on the right.
Ginger & Beets 220 Reviews
2 Beet root 1 Inch ginger 1 Handful Spinach 3 Carrots
1 cup cubed fresh or drained canned pineapple 1/4 cup orange-juice 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup water 2 ice cubes, crushed
PATIENT
PATIENT Jane Smith
Jane Smith
012 - 345 - 6789 EMR# 1234567
012 - 345 - 6789 EMR# 1234567
Active Medication
2
Medications
0
Allergies
6
4
Active Allergies
3
Prior Dislikes
1
Intolerances Spinach Banana
Active Allergies No known active allergies
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