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The Fuctional Apparel Handwarmer Process Book John Nguyen Professor Armstrong DSID 132 Section 1
What’s the Problem?
Living in the city means lots of city dwellers will depend on public transportation Public transportations requires waiting for it to arrive, Example: the bus/train stop, taxi, waiting for an Uber/Lyft Phones are used to occupied the wait time but are exposed to the cold Cold weathers mean cold body parts especially for the hands
Common Ways to Warm Up the Hands
Shifting hands back and forth
Warm cup of coffee or tea
Use heating pack resources
Utilize gloves
Use Body heat
Blowing to the hands
What are Those?
A muff is a fashion accessory for outdoors usually made of a cylinder of fur or fabric with both ends open for keeping the hands warm. First introduced in the 16th century, muffs were part of women's fashion and grew popular with both men and women in the 17th and 18th centuries. It briefly returned in the mid 1940s, and was also developed as a motorcycle accessory for attachment as rider-protection and comfort during the cooler months. As time roll forward, muffs can be seen in today’s sports such as sport hunting and football to provide increased comfort in adverse weather conditions.
What’s Wrong with Them?
The basic cylindrical shape and form Adds unnecessary puff to the groin area Handcuffs sticking out from each end Aesthetically, its an eye sore to look at
Ergonomically, the bend of the elbows makes the natural form look awkward and straining Marketably, Lots of missed opportunities to apply other functions and purpose Visually, there’s no appeal to having it on or wearing it in public.
What’s the Solution? One particular weather condition to look into is the winter time. To ensure that a city dweller is prepared for the unexpected weather, we want to improve the 3 main issues that winter can cause: visibility, protection, and staying warm. Design and construct a handwarming muff that will achieve the goals of: Slim dimension
Angular hand inserts
Low profile
Phone usage accessibility
Extend more hand room
Pocket for carrying misc. items
Who’s in the Market?
Meet Mike Nuzoko -Age 32
- Loves the Utility/ Combat Urban Ninja Look
- New York Downtown Resident
-Social Content Marketer
- Commutes by bus / uber / walk
- Hands are always cold
- Actively uses phone to do business
-Black outfits are his Go-To choices
- visibility and lightweight are essential
What are your Inspirations?
Chest Rig
Utility belt
Buckles and latches
Fanny Pack
Rip Stop Fabric
Messenger Bag
How’s the Ergo?: Testing
Xenith Football Handwarmer
Supreme Handwarmer
How’s the Ergo?: Handwarmer Example 1
Xenith Football Handwarmer
How’s the Ergo?: Handwarmer Example 2
Supreme Handwarmer
How’s the Ergo?: Observation Results
Xenith Football Handwarmer
Supreme Handwarmer
Flat, slim No distracting cuffs Easy hand inserts Not enough hand space Thick Neopreme shell
Round, Cylinder shape Cuffs stick out Took a minute to get hands in Enough handspace Ripstop weather resistant shell
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How’s the Process?
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Final Product
Material Selections
Light Grey Faux Fur ( Inside)
High Density Ripstop Water Resistant Nylon
Neoprene Support backing
3M Cordura Straps
Rear View
Window Mechanism
Pocket Use
No Protection from Cold Weather
Staying Warm While Staying Connected
Step to Step Process
Flip over to the backside
Unbuckle
Lift Flap Up
Insert Phone
Utilize phone inside the Muf
3M Reflective Straps for Visibility at night or whenever headlights hits the surface.
Thank you.