NI Chen an Shanghai, China
Enjoying the process of solving problem by combining the technology with design, he makes models and prototypes to discover the rationality and immature of his project then reďŹ ne it. Not only interested in the appearance, he explores the mechanism of the product and wish to innovate with knowledge gained.
EDUCATION
WORKING EXPERIENCE
East China University of Sicence and Technology (ECUST) Bachelor of Industrial Design Aug 2011- July 2015
Shanghai I-HE design Design Intern MOMA design Industrial Designer
AWARDS AND HONORS
SKILLS
Red Dot Award Design Concept 2014 Honorable mention National Youth Designer W ork Camp Gold award Shanghai Drafting competition Group second prize 2014 2nd grade scholarship for the integrated course 2015 3rd grade scholarship for the integrated course (Twice) 2012&2013
Sketch book pro Photoshop, Illustrator Rhino, Ug , Solidworks, Keyshot Prototyping Electronic technique
NI Chen an Shanghai, China
Enjoying the process of solving problem by combining the technology with design, he makes models and prototypes to discover the rationality and immature of his project then reďŹ ne it. Not only interested in the appearance, he explores the mechanism of the product and wish to innovate with knowledge gained.
EDUCATION
WORKING EXPERIENCE
East China University of Sicence and Technology (ECUST) Bachelor of Industrial Design Aug 2011- July 2015
Shanghai I-HE design Design Intern MOMA design Industrial Designer
AWARDS AND HONORS
SKILLS
Red Dot Award Design Concept 2014 Honorable mention National Youth Designer W ork Camp Gold award Shanghai Drafting competition Group second prize 2014 2nd grade scholarship for the integrated course 2015 3rd grade scholarship for the integrated course (Twice) 2012&2013
Sketch book pro Photoshop, Illustrator Rhino, Ug , Solidworks, Keyshot Prototyping Electronic technique
TRAFFIC DRONE Rapid Response to Signal Malfuntion Transform ordinary Quadrotor into something extraordinary. This project explores the advantages of using the drone to direct the traďŹƒc while meeting the emergency.
TRAFFIC DRONE Rapid Response to Signal Malfuntion Transform ordinary Quadrotor into something extraordinary. This project explores the advantages of using the drone to direct the traďŹƒc while meeting the emergency.
THE RESEARCH
PROBLEM FRAMING
Current Solution
Problem 1 Different View Angle The difference between the heights of these three items and the traffic light causes the drivers’ view angle different. It might be a problem if drivers’ view being blocked by the car before.
LED Wand
2 Long Arriving Time The police can arrive at the scene thirty minutes after the light failure. It would cost more time if the light failure happens in a rush time. And because of the large volumn and heavy weight of the temporary light, it can only arrive at the scene an hour later.
Temporary Traffic Light
Normally, the traffic lights are connected to the traffic command center. During the failure, the police and temporary traffic lights can only regular the traffic on their own.
Traffic Light Failure It always happens that the traffic lights do not work properly which make delays. After the traffic light failure, the whole roads become chaotic, especially during the rush hours.
3 No Connection With Command Center
Quick Fix
THE RESEARCH
PROBLEM FRAMING
Current Solution
Problem 1 Different View Angle The difference between the heights of these three items and the traffic light causes the drivers’ view angle different. It might be a problem if drivers’ view being blocked by the car before.
LED Wand
2 Long Arriving Time The police can arrive at the scene thirty minutes after the light failure. It would cost more time if the light failure happens in a rush time. And because of the large volumn and heavy weight of the temporary light, it can only arrive at the scene an hour later.
Temporary Traffic Light
Normally, the traffic lights are connected to the traffic command center. During the failure, the police and temporary traffic lights can only regular the traffic on their own.
Traffic Light Failure It always happens that the traffic lights do not work properly which make delays. After the traffic light failure, the whole roads become chaotic, especially during the rush hours.
3 No Connection With Command Center
Quick Fix
THE RESEARCH
PROBLEM ANALYZE
Different View Angle
Long Arriving Time
The difference between the heights of these three items and the traffic light causes the drivers’ view angle different. It might be a problem if drivers’ view being blocked by the car before.
The police can arrive at the scene thirty minutes after the light failure. It would cost more time if the light failure happens in a rush time. And because of the large volumn and heavy weight of the temporary light, it can only arrive at the scene an hour later. 650 cm
Visibility
Response Time
POLICE
260 cm 180 cm
The police arrives at the scene
The temporary lights get put
The repair finish
50 min
>2h
POLICE
30 min
THE RESEARCH
PROBLEM ANALYZE
Different View Angle
Long Arriving Time
The difference between the heights of these three items and the traffic light causes the drivers’ view angle different. It might be a problem if drivers’ view being blocked by the car before.
The police can arrive at the scene thirty minutes after the light failure. It would cost more time if the light failure happens in a rush time. And because of the large volumn and heavy weight of the temporary light, it can only arrive at the scene an hour later. 650 cm
Visibility
Response Time
POLICE
260 cm 180 cm
The police arrives at the scene
The temporary lights get put
The repair finish
50 min
>2h
POLICE
30 min
SUMMARY No Connection With Command Center
Advantages of The Drone
Normally, the traffic lights are connected to the traffic command center. During the failure, the police and temporary traffic lights can only direct the traffic on their own. POLICE
Quick Response
Communication & Coordination 8 min
50 min
30 min
>2h
650 cm
Same Height
High Recognition
260 cm
POLICE
180 cm
Traffic Management Command Center
POLICE
Good Connection
SUMMARY No Connection With Command Center
Advantages of The Drone
Normally, the traffic lights are connected to the traffic command center. During the failure, the police and temporary traffic lights can only direct the traffic on their own. POLICE
Quick Response
Communication & Coordination 8 min
50 min
30 min
>2h
650 cm
Same Height
High Recognition
260 cm
POLICE
180 cm
Traffic Management Command Center
POLICE
Good Connection
DEVELOPMENT
EXPERIMENT PART
STORY BOARD
The story board shows the process of using drone to direct traffic.
Drone Loading Test
1 Traffic light fail Traffic become chaotic
4 The lights of drone start to work
7 By using the camera the drone can send live situation to the center
2 Regulator gets informed and send the drone
5 The drone can fly as high as the traffic light
8 Sending four or more drones to one area can make the regulation more effective
3 The drone arrives at the scene
6 The drone is connected with command center
I found that the drone can still fly more than twenty minutes when carrying more than 400g loading. It makes using drone for traffic regulation become more practical. The diameter of the drone is 450mm Battery: 2500 mah 11.1v
DEVELOPMENT
EXPERIMENT PART
STORY BOARD
The story board shows the process of using drone to direct traffic.
Drone Loading Test
1 Traffic light fail Traffic become chaotic
4 The lights of drone start to work
7 By using the camera the drone can send live situation to the center
2 Regulator gets informed and send the drone
5 The drone can fly as high as the traffic light
8 Sending four or more drones to one area can make the regulation more effective
3 The drone arrives at the scene
6 The drone is connected with command center
I found that the drone can still fly more than twenty minutes when carrying more than 400g loading. It makes using drone for traffic regulation become more practical. The diameter of the drone is 450mm Battery: 2500 mah 11.1v
EXPERIMENT PART
LED Array Test The outcome of using normal LED is not ideal. The green light is almost invisible during day time.
Bright But High In Temperature
Facility: 16 LEDs (3v 20ma) STC 89C52 battery (2000mah 3.7v)
By changing the light into 1W 350 ma LED, the result turns out to be quite ideal. The light is shiny and bright which can be seen from longer distance. However, the problem comes that the high capacity LED releases a lot of energy while shining. So some radiators should be added in order to keep the lights cool. The radiator is made of aluminum, which releases the heat quickly. But the radiator part could let the drone become heavier and shorten the ying time.
EXPERIMENT PART
LED Array Test The outcome of using normal LED is not ideal. The green light is almost invisible during day time.
Bright But High In Temperature
Facility: 16 LEDs (3v 20ma) STC 89C52 battery (2000mah 3.7v)
By changing the light into 1W 350 ma LED, the result turns out to be quite ideal. The light is shiny and bright which can be seen from longer distance. However, the problem comes that the high capacity LED releases a lot of energy while shining. So some radiators should be added in order to keep the lights cool. The radiator is made of aluminum, which releases the heat quickly. But the radiator part could let the drone become heavier and shorten the ying time.
DEVELOPMENT Inspiration
Sketching
Cold air flow
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Radiator 1W LED
Some possible forms of the radiators are drew. I ďŹ nally choose the round form which can support the motor.
The strong air ow beneath the propeller can be used for cooling the LED.
DEVELOPMENT Inspiration
Sketching
Cold air flow
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Radiator 1W LED
Some possible forms of the radiators are drew. I ďŹ nally choose the round form which can support the motor.
The strong air ow beneath the propeller can be used for cooling the LED.
DEVELOPMENT Model Making
REFINEMENT
FINAL DESIGN
STRUCTURE
The high capacity LEDs are extremly hot while working. With this structure, the heat can be dissipated by the strong air ow though the radiator. The circuit board is used for controlling the LEDs and sendind the right signal.
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1 Lens 2 LED 3 Motor 4 PCB 5 Radiator
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DEVELOPMENT Model Making
REFINEMENT
FINAL DESIGN
STRUCTURE
The high capacity LEDs are extremly hot while working. With this structure, the heat can be dissipated by the strong air ow though the radiator. The circuit board is used for controlling the LEDs and sendind the right signal.
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1 Lens 2 LED 3 Motor 4 PCB 5 Radiator
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FINAL DESIGN
SIMULATION
The height of drone can be exactly the same as the traffic light, which makes it to be recognized easily by the car drivers. By connecting to the command center, the traffic drone can direct the traffic swiftly. When it recieved the order from the command center, it can change the colour of the lights immediately. Moreover, the commander can also see the view through the camera of the drone, which makes him give the order more efficiently. More importantly, the drone can arrive at the scene as quickly as possible. So that the traffic jam caused by the traffic light failure won’t get worse. Police can save a lot of efforts in dealing with the problem caused by signal malfunction.
FINAL DESIGN
SIMULATION
The height of drone can be exactly the same as the traffic light, which makes it to be recognized easily by the car drivers. By connecting to the command center, the traffic drone can direct the traffic swiftly. When it recieved the order from the command center, it can change the colour of the lights immediately. Moreover, the commander can also see the view through the camera of the drone, which makes him give the order more efficiently. More importantly, the drone can arrive at the scene as quickly as possible. So that the traffic jam caused by the traffic light failure won’t get worse. Police can save a lot of efforts in dealing with the problem caused by signal malfunction.
THE GLUE ONE A Perfect Glue Gun for Working This project is about the process of developing the experience of use glue gun by both exploring the ergonomic part and upgrading the mechanical part. I want to create a glue gun that focusing on eectiveness, experience and convenience.
THE GLUE ONE A Perfect Glue Gun for Working This project is about the process of developing the experience of use glue gun by both exploring the ergonomic part and upgrading the mechanical part. I want to create a glue gun that focusing on eectiveness, experience and convenience.
PROBLEM
STRUCTURE ANALYZING
Hot melt glue gun, a quick and convenient tool, is widely used by people. Since it performs well on gluing many different materials, it is loved by both DIYers and professional workers. However, there are some problems with this tool. The first problem is that the path of glue is hard to control, which makes the precise work becomes almost impossible. Moreover, I find that if using the glue gun for a long time, my hand becomes tired. That’s caused by the repeatedly triggering. Thirdly, the glue gun is quite inconvenient when it is used on a level surface.
Finding out the reason why the glue gun has such problems by disassembling it
Difficult to control the path of glue
Hand tired caused by repeatedly triggering
Uncomfortable while being used on a level surface
PROBLEM
STRUCTURE ANALYZING
Hot melt glue gun, a quick and convenient tool, is widely used by people. Since it performs well on gluing many different materials, it is loved by both DIYers and professional workers. However, there are some problems with this tool. The first problem is that the path of glue is hard to control, which makes the precise work becomes almost impossible. Moreover, I find that if using the glue gun for a long time, my hand becomes tired. That’s caused by the repeatedly triggering. Thirdly, the glue gun is quite inconvenient when it is used on a level surface.
Finding out the reason why the glue gun has such problems by disassembling it
Difficult to control the path of glue
Hand tired caused by repeatedly triggering
Uncomfortable while being used on a level surface
IDEATION
EXPERIMENT
INSPIRATION
What if we use the step motor to control?
PROTOTYPE
Testing The Effectiveness The result shows that using the step motor to control the glue stick is an effective way. By pressing the button on the electronic board, user can control the glue stick rolling evenly and orderly, which is just needed in a hot-melt glue gun. Furthermore, the speed of the motor is also adjustable, which can meet the needs of many different situations. With this system, users do not need to spend great effort to get the glue out.
The amount of feeding glue is now controlled by the force of triggering which largely depends on the user. Any changing of the force can affect the path of glue easily. However, if the trigger is replaced by the step motor, the users do not need to consider how much force should they use and can focus on the postion.
Creating The Model In Software
Advantages 1 Light Weight 2 Consequent 3 Speed Adjustable
Prototype Design sketching
IDEATION
EXPERIMENT
INSPIRATION
What if we use the step motor to control?
PROTOTYPE
Testing The Effectiveness The result shows that using the step motor to control the glue stick is an effective way. By pressing the button on the electronic board, user can control the glue stick rolling evenly and orderly, which is just needed in a hot-melt glue gun. Furthermore, the speed of the motor is also adjustable, which can meet the needs of many different situations. With this system, users do not need to spend great effort to get the glue out.
The amount of feeding glue is now controlled by the force of triggering which largely depends on the user. Any changing of the force can affect the path of glue easily. However, if the trigger is replaced by the step motor, the users do not need to consider how much force should they use and can focus on the postion.
Creating The Model In Software
Advantages 1 Light Weight 2 Consequent 3 Speed Adjustable
Prototype Design sketching
SURVEY
Inspiration from many kinds of other tools
Why should glue gun be a gun? Seems that almost all the glue-guns are formed like guns. Is it true that structure like a gun is the best structure?
What will happen if we change the glue-gun into another form? Will it be more comfortable, more precise, more convenient to use? Pictures from the Internet
Pictures from the Internet
SURVEY
Inspiration from many kinds of other tools
Why should glue gun be a gun? Seems that almost all the glue-guns are formed like guns. Is it true that structure like a gun is the best structure?
What will happen if we change the glue-gun into another form? Will it be more comfortable, more precise, more convenient to use? Pictures from the Internet
Pictures from the Internet
Find The Better Form For Glue-gun
DEVELOPING
SKETCHING
In order to know which structure is the better form for the glue-gun, I made two models for experiment and added a pencil on each top of the models. Comparing the two different kinds of forms of the glue gun, it can be found that the second form is more suitable for drawing line precisely. Obviously, the “straight form” performs better than the “gun form” both in drawing line and circle.
GUN FORM
GUN FORM
STRAIGHT FORM
STRAIGHT FORM
GUN FORM
STRAIGHT FORM
I drew three different forms of gestures which using the Straight-form glue gun. The difference between gestures can affect the structure and form of the glue-gun. The position of the button which controls the glue-gun will also be affected by the the gesture as well. It is hard to define one of these forms as the best one for the glue-gun. So I decide to make the models based on these three forms and find out the most comfortable and convenient form.
Find The Better Form For Glue-gun
DEVELOPING
SKETCHING
In order to know which structure is the better form for the glue-gun, I made two models for experiment and added a pencil on each top of the models. Comparing the two different kinds of forms of the glue gun, it can be found that the second form is more suitable for drawing line precisely. Obviously, the “straight form” performs better than the “gun form” both in drawing line and circle.
GUN FORM
GUN FORM
STRAIGHT FORM
STRAIGHT FORM
GUN FORM
STRAIGHT FORM
I drew three different forms of gestures which using the Straight-form glue gun. The difference between gestures can affect the structure and form of the glue-gun. The position of the button which controls the glue-gun will also be affected by the the gesture as well. It is hard to define one of these forms as the best one for the glue-gun. So I decide to make the models based on these three forms and find out the most comfortable and convenient form.
MODEL MAKING To find the best form of Straight-form glue-gun, I create five different models which based on three typical structure. Using the Pu as material, I can reshape the models and feel the real touch easily.
MODELS COMPARING The green parts on the model shows the forms that benefit gripping. By survey and analysing, I choose the form on the right as the final form.
MODEL MAKING To find the best form of Straight-form glue-gun, I create five different models which based on three typical structure. Using the Pu as material, I can reshape the models and feel the real touch easily.
MODELS COMPARING The green parts on the model shows the forms that benefit gripping. By survey and analysing, I choose the form on the right as the final form.
DEVELOPING
CREATE THE PROTOTYPE
WIRE POSITION
After refining the models for over three times, I finally got the form that can both fit the inside structure and have the best user experience. (The pictures below show the evolution of the form.)
To find the best position for the wire, I tried three different modes of wire placement. And the result shows that the third form is the best which is most convenient and has best user experience.
Moreover, I combine the motor with the form of the glue-gun and make the final prototype which can be used practically. Even though the electronic board can not be put inside the model because of its large volume, the problem can be solved by redesigning the specific electronic board. 1
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DEVELOPING
CREATE THE PROTOTYPE
WIRE POSITION
After refining the models for over three times, I finally got the form that can both fit the inside structure and have the best user experience. (The pictures below show the evolution of the form.)
To find the best position for the wire, I tried three different modes of wire placement. And the result shows that the third form is the best which is most convenient and has best user experience.
Moreover, I combine the motor with the form of the glue-gun and make the final prototype which can be used practically. Even though the electronic board can not be put inside the model because of its large volume, the problem can be solved by redesigning the specific electronic board. 1
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DESIGN THE ACCESSORY
REFINE THE SHAPE
Since the whole form of glue-gun has been changed, the struture that used for supporting can be no longer the same. I have also heard complaints about the leaking problem and the poor-designed base of glue-gun. So I decide to create a new base to solve the problem.
The base can be not only used for placing the glue gun but also used for placing the extra glue stick. The bottom of the base can be used for preventing the leaking. Comparing these two forms by the convience, structure and appearance, I choose the second one as the ďŹ nal base.
DESIGN THE ACCESSORY
REFINE THE SHAPE
Since the whole form of glue-gun has been changed, the struture that used for supporting can be no longer the same. I have also heard complaints about the leaking problem and the poor-designed base of glue-gun. So I decide to create a new base to solve the problem.
The base can be not only used for placing the glue gun but also used for placing the extra glue stick. The bottom of the base can be used for preventing the leaking. Comparing these two forms by the convience, structure and appearance, I choose the second one as the ďŹ nal base.
FINAL DESIGN Dial To Adjust Feeding Speed
Base
The step motor can control the velocity of flow easily. So I decide to using a roll button to adjust the speed. By dialling the button, user can get the stable feeding speed they need.
The base is used for putting the glue-gun while not using. It can be also used for glue stick storage. The slope of base is exactly fits for putting the glue-gun which makes the process much easier.
Push To Activate
Precise Mode
The button in the front can activate the step motor. The proper position makes it easy to use. Users no longer need to spend a lot of effort as they used to use a glue-gun.
The button on the top can activate the precise mode, which enable users to do more accurate work. The specific button then begins to work to activate the step motor.
FINAL DESIGN Dial To Adjust Feeding Speed
Base
The step motor can control the velocity of flow easily. So I decide to using a roll button to adjust the speed. By dialling the button, user can get the stable feeding speed they need.
The base is used for putting the glue-gun while not using. It can be also used for glue stick storage. The slope of base is exactly fits for putting the glue-gun which makes the process much easier.
Push To Activate
Precise Mode
The button in the front can activate the step motor. The proper position makes it easy to use. Users no longer need to spend a lot of effort as they used to use a glue-gun.
The button on the top can activate the precise mode, which enable users to do more accurate work. The specific button then begins to work to activate the step motor.
IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE ON THE METRO Academic / Team Member: 3
Metro, as the most important public transportation in Shanghai, serves more than 2 million people everyday. This project focuses on improving the experience of passengers by redesigning the handrail.
Shanghai Metro Line - 2
IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE ON THE METRO Academic / Team Member: 3
Metro, as the most important public transportation in Shanghai, serves more than 2 million people everyday. This project focuses on improving the experience of passengers by redesigning the handrail.
Shanghai Metro Line - 2
OBSERVATIONS To know the real situation of the Shanghai metro, we spent 2 days in the subway to observe the passengers’ behavior. Line-2, the most crowded line in Shanghai, became our target. By surveying the passengers and taking photos, we hope to find the pain points and get some insights.
“ What kind of problems or embarrassed situation have you encountered on the subway? ” Interview the passengers on a line randomly
“Standing in a crowded car makes me feel almost choking.”
Ease the feeling of congestion
“Some people always lean on the handrail. I have no place to grasp”
Create more grabbing section
“The crowd stuck at the door makes it difficult to get in.”
Reduce the blockage caused by handrail
“I don’t think leaning on the handrail is bad since it’s quite comfortable when no seat.”
Accomodate leanning
OBSERVATIONS To know the real situation of the Shanghai metro, we spent 2 days in the subway to observe the passengers’ behavior. Line-2, the most crowded line in Shanghai, became our target. By surveying the passengers and taking photos, we hope to find the pain points and get some insights.
“ What kind of problems or embarrassed situation have you encountered on the subway? ” Interview the passengers on a line randomly
“Standing in a crowded car makes me feel almost choking.”
Ease the feeling of congestion
“Some people always lean on the handrail. I have no place to grasp”
Create more grabbing section
“The crowd stuck at the door makes it difficult to get in.”
Reduce the blockage caused by handrail
“I don’t think leaning on the handrail is bad since it’s quite comfortable when no seat.”
Accomodate leanning
SURVEY
IDEATION
By both investigating on the Internet and the real site, we analysed different handrials in three aspects: Space of grip, Comfort degree of leaning and Rationality of position.
We made a brain storm to get different forms of handrials. Inspired by the form of DNA, we decided to design the handrail in such form. Because it can fit our requirements well. The ventilation part on the top of the handrail helps reducing the feeling of congestion when it is crowded.
L Space of grip Comfort degree Rationality of position
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SURVEY
IDEATION
By both investigating on the Internet and the real site, we analysed different handrials in three aspects: Space of grip, Comfort degree of leaning and Rationality of position.
We made a brain storm to get different forms of handrials. Inspired by the form of DNA, we decided to design the handrail in such form. Because it can fit our requirements well. The ventilation part on the top of the handrail helps reducing the feeling of congestion when it is crowded.
L Space of grip Comfort degree Rationality of position
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MODEL
EXPERIMENT
By building the model in computer, we printed out part of the handrail we design, which is the part people usually lean on.
We designed an experiment, which can directly show the comfortability when people lean on the handrail. Comparing it with the traditional one made us learn the advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, warned by the passenger, we decided to test whether children’s head might be stuck in the handrail.
“ LEANING TEST ” There is no significant difference between the marks of the new form and the traditional one when we lean on one rod. However, it is difficult to find a comfortable position for leaning on both of the rods.
“ CHILDREN HEAD SAFTY ”
SURVEY We took the model to the metro and seek for the passengers’ opinions. After grasping the handrail for a while, some of them gave us some advice on the material and the form, which is really useful to us.
To prevent the children’s head from being stuck in the hand rails, A ball of same size as a child is made. The simulation shows the impossibility of this kind of situation.
MODEL
EXPERIMENT
By building the model in computer, we printed out part of the handrail we design, which is the part people usually lean on.
We designed an experiment, which can directly show the comfortability when people lean on the handrail. Comparing it with the traditional one made us learn the advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, warned by the passenger, we decided to test whether children’s head might be stuck in the handrail.
“ LEANING TEST ” There is no significant difference between the marks of the new form and the traditional one when we lean on one rod. However, it is difficult to find a comfortable position for leaning on both of the rods.
“ CHILDREN HEAD SAFTY ”
SURVEY We took the model to the metro and seek for the passengers’ opinions. After grasping the handrail for a while, some of them gave us some advice on the material and the form, which is really useful to us.
To prevent the children’s head from being stuck in the hand rails, A ball of same size as a child is made. The simulation shows the impossibility of this kind of situation.
PROTOTYPE
FINAL DESIGN
We made a model of the metro to express our idea better
The new handrail provides more grabbing section, which is twice as many as the old one. People feel comfortable and relax when using the handrail. They won’t meet the embarrassment of touching other’s hands.
Even when some one lean on the handrail, others can still have enough space to grab. Because of the special designed form, it is impossible to find a comfortable position to lean on both rods.
PROTOTYPE
FINAL DESIGN
We made a model of the metro to express our idea better
The new handrail provides more grabbing section, which is twice as many as the old one. People feel comfortable and relax when using the handrail. They won’t meet the embarrassment of touching other’s hands.
Even when some one lean on the handrail, others can still have enough space to grab. Because of the special designed form, it is impossible to find a comfortable position to lean on both rods.
Ventilation During the rush hour, the ventilation in the metro is usually poor. We want to take advantage of the gap between the handrail to air-conditioner. The air ow can be led by the turbo fan from the air-conditioner.
Other details
Ventilation During the rush hour, the ventilation in the metro is usually poor. We want to take advantage of the gap between the handrail to air-conditioner. The air ow can be led by the turbo fan from the air-conditioner.
Other details
LINE GRAPH
Current Line Graph Current line graph shows that the currency is blocked at the door because the position of handrials is not proper. After all, we all know that people prefer to stay near the handrails.
Line Graph Design By changing the position of the handrials, the currency will not be blocked at the metro gate. And the situation can be ameliorated.
LINE GRAPH
Current Line Graph Current line graph shows that the currency is blocked at the door because the position of handrials is not proper. After all, we all know that people prefer to stay near the handrails.
Line Graph Design By changing the position of the handrials, the currency will not be blocked at the metro gate. And the situation can be ameliorated.
DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO COMMUNICATE ON ROAD Excessive use of horn has led to many negative effects since the use of horn is not regulated in China. Unordered messy noise irritates people. The horn is seldom used in an efficient way. Moreover, people getting tired of the noise began to ignore it, which may causes dangerous. This project mainly focuses on these problems by trying to find a new way of communication on the road.
DISCOVER A NEW WAY TO COMMUNICATE ON ROAD Excessive use of horn has led to many negative effects since the use of horn is not regulated in China. Unordered messy noise irritates people. The horn is seldom used in an efficient way. Moreover, people getting tired of the noise began to ignore it, which may causes dangerous. This project mainly focuses on these problems by trying to find a new way of communication on the road.
“ What’s your opinion on the use of horn in your daily life?”
OBSERVATION The horns are undifferentiated, which makes it difficult for us to know the user’s intention. It can also reduce efficiency in traffic. Moreover, it’s hard to express our intention clearly and accurately with the horn.
Li Xiaoxia 45 Bus driver
Zhang Jianguo 65 retiree
Xu Jingjing 25 Electrical engineer
Fang Jian 30 Courier
“ Some times I honk my colleagues when I want to say hello to them. ”
“ I feel panic when I hear car horning on the street. ”
“ I just want to show my anger to those who do not obey the rule on the road. ”
“ Horn is useless during the traffic jam. ”
“ What’s your opinion on the use of horn in your daily life?”
OBSERVATION The horns are undifferentiated, which makes it difficult for us to know the user’s intention. It can also reduce efficiency in traffic. Moreover, it’s hard to express our intention clearly and accurately with the horn.
Li Xiaoxia 45 Bus driver
Zhang Jianguo 65 retiree
Xu Jingjing 25 Electrical engineer
Fang Jian 30 Courier
“ Some times I honk my colleagues when I want to say hello to them. ”
“ I feel panic when I hear car horning on the street. ”
“ I just want to show my anger to those who do not obey the rule on the road. ”
“ Horn is useless during the traffic jam. ”
FIVE LEVELS The voice can be divided into five levels to express different emotions.
Excuse me YES？
Horn should not only be a simple warning tool. It can also be used as a useful tool for communication, which helps expressing the users’ intention. The horn can be promoted as a new way of communication on the road.
Hello
Excuse me
Watch out
Hurry up
F*ck off
FIVE LEVELS The voice can be divided into five levels to express different emotions.
Excuse me YES？
Horn should not only be a simple warning tool. It can also be used as a useful tool for communication, which helps expressing the users’ intention. The horn can be promoted as a new way of communication on the road.
Hello
Excuse me
Watch out
Hurry up
F*ck off
PROTOTYPE Using several electronic components, I created the prototype for testing.
Arduino Uno
DF Player MINI
SD Keyboard
Power
Speaker
PROTOTYPE Using several electronic components, I created the prototype for testing.
Arduino Uno
DF Player MINI
SD Keyboard
Power
Speaker
ROAD TEST
REACTION
To find out whether the product will be more efficient than the traditional horn, I put the prototype on the bike to conduct the test. The whole experiment is flimed by the camera on the bike.
People react quicklier when they hear the new horn than the traditional one. By checking the video carefully, I find that their expression change when they hear the new horn which might means they can feel the emotion of the horn. Because normally people do not show any expression when they hear the horn. People’s reaction shows that the new horn is more effective in attracting their attention than the traditional one.
Captured From Video
ROAD TEST
REACTION
To find out whether the product will be more efficient than the traditional horn, I put the prototype on the bike to conduct the test. The whole experiment is flimed by the camera on the bike.
People react quicklier when they hear the new horn than the traditional one. By checking the video carefully, I find that their expression change when they hear the new horn which might means they can feel the emotion of the horn. Because normally people do not show any expression when they hear the horn. People’s reaction shows that the new horn is more effective in attracting their attention than the traditional one.
Captured From Video
SETS OF HORN (PERSONA) Different sounds represent different meanings in different cultures. To help people to express their intention accurately, I found sets of sound combinations for different people.
Sun Jun 35 Insurance salesman
Xu Qian 65 Retired worker
Liu Lele 18 Student
These sets of horns not only can express the different emotion level of people, they can also reflect their favoritism and personal details.
Sun Jun, as an insurance salesman, his work is inseparable from the car. He is cheerful and talkative when facing the customers. But his real life is blanding and lacking surprise. Stroller
Bike
Boat
Car
Train
Bull
Donkey
Reindeer
Horse
Mad dogs
Cough
Hiccup
Sneeze
Fart
Vomit
Xu Qian is a retired worker. He is now enthusiastic about cycling. He grew up in the rural area when he was a child. Now it is hard for him to forget his childhood life in countryside.
Liu Lele is a high school student who used to ride to school. He is a bit rebellious and often likes to do some mischief.
SETS OF HORN (PERSONA) Different sounds represent different meanings in different cultures. To help people to express their intention accurately, I found sets of sound combinations for different people.
Sun Jun 35 Insurance salesman
Xu Qian 65 Retired worker
Liu Lele 18 Student
These sets of horns not only can express the different emotion level of people, they can also reflect their favoritism and personal details.
Sun Jun, as an insurance salesman, his work is inseparable from the car. He is cheerful and talkative when facing the customers. But his real life is blanding and lacking surprise. Stroller
Bike
Boat
Car
Train
Bull
Donkey
Reindeer
Horse
Mad dogs
Cough
Hiccup
Sneeze
Fart
Vomit
Xu Qian is a retired worker. He is now enthusiastic about cycling. He grew up in the rural area when he was a child. Now it is hard for him to forget his childhood life in countryside.
Liu Lele is a high school student who used to ride to school. He is a bit rebellious and often likes to do some mischief.
MODEL
FUTURE The project can become more interesting if the set is changeable. By controlling the APP in the mobile, people can choose their favorite sound as their individual horn.
MODEL
FUTURE The project can become more interesting if the set is changeable. By controlling the APP in the mobile, people can choose their favorite sound as their individual horn.
0 - DRIP UMBRELLA Academic / Team Member: 3
Through the exploration of the material and structure, this project solves the problem of umbrella which we come up with in daily life.
0 - DRIP UMBRELLA Academic / Team Member: 3
Through the exploration of the material and structure, this project solves the problem of umbrella which we come up with in daily life.
THE RESEARCH
IDEATION
PROBELM
DESIGN TARGET
Many times have we been annoyed by the wet umbrella. People also find many solutions to solve this problem. However, none of these solutions are satisefactory.
Since the normal umbrella can cause a lot of inconvenience, it would be a good product if an umbrella can meet all the needs listed below.
Dripping Wet Umbrella
Water sealed
Pants Getting Wet
Convenient to use
Six steps to use the umbrella
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
3D-print for effectiveness testing
Discarded Plastic Bag
Eco-friendly
THE RESEARCH
IDEATION
PROBELM
DESIGN TARGET
Many times have we been annoyed by the wet umbrella. People also find many solutions to solve this problem. However, none of these solutions are satisefactory.
Since the normal umbrella can cause a lot of inconvenience, it would be a good product if an umbrella can meet all the needs listed below.
Dripping Wet Umbrella
Water sealed
Pants Getting Wet
Convenient to use
Six steps to use the umbrella
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
3D-print for effectiveness testing
Discarded Plastic Bag
Eco-friendly
DEVELOPMENT Cloth For Umbrella Coat
The prototype umbrella is difficult to use
To find the material for the umbrella coating, we went to the biggest cloth market in Shanghai. We want to find the cloth that can both be elastic and seal the water. Fortunately, there is a material that meet our needs. Normally, the elastic cloth is not waterproof beacause the holes on the cloth will be enlarged during stretching. But after adding a special layer on the back of the cloth, it can be waterproof. This cloth is the best choice for making umbrella coat.
Even though the new umbrella coat can seal the water successfully, we find that it is very difficult to operate. The tight coat is arduous to use and the lid part is dropped almost every time.
Refine The Model Since the prototype fail to meet the goal, we decide to refine the project in three parts. First, the lid is easily dropped. Solution must be find to prevent it from being dropped. Secondly, the new umbrella needs a better cloth for the coat. Thirdly, a better way of seal should be found to replace screwing.
DEVELOPMENT Cloth For Umbrella Coat
The prototype umbrella is difficult to use
To find the material for the umbrella coating, we went to the biggest cloth market in Shanghai. We want to find the cloth that can both be elastic and seal the water. Fortunately, there is a material that meet our needs. Normally, the elastic cloth is not waterproof beacause the holes on the cloth will be enlarged during stretching. But after adding a special layer on the back of the cloth, it can be waterproof. This cloth is the best choice for making umbrella coat.
Even though the new umbrella coat can seal the water successfully, we find that it is very difficult to operate. The tight coat is arduous to use and the lid part is dropped almost every time.
Refine The Model Since the prototype fail to meet the goal, we decide to refine the project in three parts. First, the lid is easily dropped. Solution must be find to prevent it from being dropped. Secondly, the new umbrella needs a better cloth for the coat. Thirdly, a better way of seal should be found to replace screwing.
DEVELOPMENT Rubber Lids
Coat Creating
Considering the fact that many people on public transportation are in a hurry, a disassembled lid is easy to lose and hard to use. We tried to combine the lid with the handle of the umbrella.
These pictures show the process of making the umbrella coat. Inspired by the lid of bottle, we try to use rubber to make the lid for umbrella. The flexibility of rubber can prevent the coat from getting out as well as allows the user to put in the coat. However, the pattern of the rubber cover can affect the usability of the lid, so we draw many patterns to find out the best one. A good lid should not stuck users’ finger. Some patterns are abandoned because of its fragile structure.
DEVELOPMENT Rubber Lids
Coat Creating
Considering the fact that many people on public transportation are in a hurry, a disassembled lid is easy to lose and hard to use. We tried to combine the lid with the handle of the umbrella.
These pictures show the process of making the umbrella coat. Inspired by the lid of bottle, we try to use rubber to make the lid for umbrella. The flexibility of rubber can prevent the coat from getting out as well as allows the user to put in the coat. However, the pattern of the rubber cover can affect the usability of the lid, so we draw many patterns to find out the best one. A good lid should not stuck users’ finger. Some patterns are abandoned because of its fragile structure.
FINAL DESIGN Operation The umbrella coat is hidden in the handle of the umbrella when not using. The string outside the handle makes it convenient to pull out the coat. Since the coat is elastic, it is very easy for user to slip over the coat on umbrella. Then the string can be used for tightening up the coat and seal the water inside.
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FINAL DESIGN Operation The umbrella coat is hidden in the handle of the umbrella when not using. The string outside the handle makes it convenient to pull out the coat. Since the coat is elastic, it is very easy for user to slip over the coat on umbrella. Then the string can be used for tightening up the coat and seal the water inside.
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PARALLEL TROLLEY Acadmic / Team Member: 6
Parrallel Trolley solves the problem of blocked plane aisles during food service with a new trolley design that splits two.
An air-line trolley caring about both ight attendants and passengers
PARALLEL TROLLEY Acadmic / Team Member: 6
Parrallel Trolley solves the problem of blocked plane aisles during food service with a new trolley design that splits two.
An air-line trolley caring about both ight attendants and passengers
PROBLEM On the plane, walking on the aisle gets no permission during meal distribution since food trolley occupies almost the whole narrow passageway.
SURVEY “ Have you ever been bothered by the trolley? ” By interview on a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai
Is this a real need for passengers?
“ Those lifeless features of trolley shows a lack of care .” Uncomfortable Awkward bending Flight Attendants
Various container
Direct User
“ I can’t go to the lavatory since food trolley occupies the whole passageway. ” Blocking traffic Unfriendly design Passenger Indirect User
SUMMARY
By interview on a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai
3
min
75 12
90% passengers have encountered this situation before
During the long meal serving period flight trolley is blocking the entire traffic flow.
In food service: can’t go to lavatory After food service: have to wait
Redesign different parts of airlines trolly making it more user friendly
75% of the passage is occupied by flight trolley
To come up with a solution to solve the annoying “blocking traffic” problem.
Trolleys are typically in-use for over half the flight time
PROBLEM On the plane, walking on the aisle gets no permission during meal distribution since food trolley occupies almost the whole narrow passageway.
SURVEY “ Have you ever been bothered by the trolley? ” By interview on a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai
Is this a real need for passengers?
“ Those lifeless features of trolley shows a lack of care .” Uncomfortable Awkward bending Flight Attendants
Various container
Direct User
“ I can’t go to the lavatory since food trolley occupies the whole passageway. ” Blocking traffic Unfriendly design Passenger Indirect User
SUMMARY
By interview on a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai
3
min
75 12
90% passengers have encountered this situation before
During the long meal serving period flight trolley is blocking the entire traffic flow.
In food service: can’t go to lavatory After food service: have to wait
Redesign different parts of airlines trolly making it more user friendly
75% of the passage is occupied by flight trolley
To come up with a solution to solve the annoying “blocking traffic” problem.
Trolleys are typically in-use for over half the flight time
THE IDEATION
SKETCHING
PROTOTYPE
We made the 3D-print model to clarify the detail of the product.
THE IDEATION
SKETCHING
PROTOTYPE
We made the 3D-print model to clarify the detail of the product.
FINAL DESIGN STEP 1 Press the button on the handle
STEP 2 Magnet rings disengage automatically
STEP 3 Pull apart the units
When a passenger needs to pass through, the attendants could press the button on the handle. Then, the magnet ring connecting the handle and the body will automatically disengage, thus separating the trolley into two parts. Now, as long as the attendants push the two parts along the aisle in opposite direction, enough space can be spared for passing through.
FINAL DESIGN STEP 1 Press the button on the handle
STEP 2 Magnet rings disengage automatically
STEP 3 Pull apart the units
When a passenger needs to pass through, the attendants could press the button on the handle. Then, the magnet ring connecting the handle and the body will automatically disengage, thus separating the trolley into two parts. Now, as long as the attendants push the two parts along the aisle in opposite direction, enough space can be spared for passing through.
NI Chen an Shanghai, China
ni53311@gmail.com +86 13611981284
NI Chen an Shanghai, China
ni53311@gmail.com +86 13611981284