Additional work
Creeper DUAL-PURPOSE LIGHT & WORKSLED The purpose of this project was to gain a better understanding of my own design process. I dove into my personal passions and let them fuel my creative process. The result::; a car creeper that lights up where visibility is almost impossible, magnets to hold tools and screws securely, a detachable cover, and lights up your workspace when not in use.
Research I began identifying the tasks and tools involved with working on any car. I then looked into various types of light and how they could be incorporated into the tools. I was drawn toward ambient light, to gain maximum visibility and to simulate sunlight. I spent hours working on my car, observing where light was needed, and immersing myself into the hot rod culture. This helped me collect needs that this product would have to incorporate. Those include
Hands free
Durable Portable
Adjustable
Easy to clean
Ambient light
I immediately saw an opportunity. The market for auto lighting is limited to lights that you hold in your hand, strap on your head, or hang under the hood. One essential tool for all people that work on their cars is a creeper or worksled. Why not incorporate the two?
Opportunity
adjustability
place for tools
Final Concept Following the development of the research and needs of the user I played with forms and features needed in this type of work and relating to the hot rod lifestyle. I came up with a combination of a work light at your workspace and a worksled with a light. The worksled uses a cordless light which gets its power from a battery source. These batteries recharge when the creeper is not in use and is plugged into a charger. The charger, in turn, is plugged into an electrical outlet in your home. Thus, this light is indirectly getting its charge from your home’s power supply, when it is in the fixture and can be used as a work light. This encourages the user to put away their tools when they are finished as well as save space.
Final Details
plastic light cover zipper for easy detachment for cleaning
comfortable pillow for neck support
magnetic hidden strip keeps tools handy and secure sturdy backboard
recessed ball-bearing wheels to glide over cracks
plug to charge batteries
The cover can be zipped off and removed to be cleaned. It could be hosed down or thrown into the washing machine.
How to use it
When not in use, the creeper is used as a work light.
“ I need to get under my car� Turn the light off and take it down off the wall.
Pull one side out to the size you like and the other side will follow.
Push one side to replace back on the workspace and charger.
Once the creeper is on the base it can be used as a work light or just charge.
The car creeper can be a light in your workspace when not in use. In this state, the battery is charging. Once it is needed as a car creeper, simply take off the wall and the battery is fully charged to use while working under the car.
Use the light from the car creeper to work under the car.
Adjustable Easy to clean Durable Portable Multi-Purpose
Car Creeper.
Zoom SOLIDWORKS ROCKET CAR This is a CO2 powered Rocket Car. The front curve has aerodynamic qualities that allow it to pass through the air at an extremely quick speed. Because it is low to the ground and the nose points slightly downward air does not slow it down.
It is made up of two injection molded polypropylene shell pieces, four lazer cut wheels and two axels. It has sufficient draft so it is possible to go to production. The C02 is held in with 3 upper ribs and 3 lower ribs. The top and bottom are held together with snaps.
Rear snaps
Front snaps
Galaxy A FLASHLIGHT/NIGHT LIGHT Sixty three percent of children combat their fear of the dark every night. They hide under their covers, run from their room to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and even sleep with the lights on. This can be embarrassing for the child, can be disruptive to the rest of the family and can waste time, energy, and money.
What’s the Problem? Some kids are afraid of the dark and keep their bedroom light on all night. This wastes energy and money and fuels the child’s fear of the dark. They also run to the bathroom turning on every light in their way, which can be disruptive, wasteful, and frightening.
How to help eliminate the fear. This is a night light that sits on the child’s bed stand while they sleep, but when they need to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom they can pick it up and use it as a flashlight. When facing downward, the second light bulb is on and reflects out the holes on the side of the shell. When picked up, a mercury switch allows the inside light to turn off while the front flashlight part turns on. This is ideal for children and makes them more confident so they can begin to conquer their fear of the dark..
Shipped EXHIBITION INTERIOR SPACE DESIGN I worked in a team of Industrial Designers and Interior Designers to develop a temporary and permanent setup for our products to be displayed. This exhibit to the right is the temporary exhibit to be shown in the Milian Furniture Fair in April of 2013. Steven Bucko.- Anthonio Martinez - Ashley Parise - Joseph Sanchez.
International Affair Our goal is to capture Honesty Simplicity Travel Shipped from various places
These are the details for the temporary space. We had a vary small space to work with and didn’t want to produce much waste, therefore we came up with the idea of taking the boxes that the products will be shipped in and using them to display the products.
Product: Trivet Dish Designers: Stephen Bucko, Ryan Hanuschak Origin: Philadelphia
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Product: Trivet Dish Designers: Stephen Bucko, Ryan Hanuschak Origin: Philadelphia
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Product: Trivet Dish Designers: Stephen Bucko, Ryan Hanuschak Origin: Philadelphia
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Product: Trivet Dish Designers: Stephen Bucko, Ryan Hanuschak Origin: Philadelphia
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Product: Trivet Dish Designers: Stephen Bucko, Ryan Hanuschak Origin: Philadelphia
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FRONT VIEW
Elevation 1/4” = 1’-0”
DETAILS
DETA
how it’s fastened Rope-1/8” knottedis the semi-permanent display which will be shown at the National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford, England. SteelThis cords 1/8” thickness. Rope or steel cords fasten the crates to the ceiling. The wood from the crates is grown locally from where the products would be shippedlocally and would in be pine or cedar. Wood grown San Jose, Philadelphia, and
Glide SPECIALIZED POWER TOOL The goal of this product was to allow people with disabilities the same opportunities that the rest of the population has. To allow a person with hand pain the ability to not only use a jigsaw, but enjoy the experience.
What’s the Problem? In the United States there are currently 46 million people living with Arthritis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention nearly two-thirds of people with arthritis are younger than 65. They are active individuals who have trouble with every day tasks. With 1 out of 7 people living with arthritis, the products available are surprisingly limited. The majority of the products are those which they need to live normal lives. Products that help them open doors, button their clothes, and drive, but the products that are almost nonexistent are those which enable these arthritic individuals to express their creative desires. The market for power tools is slim and narrow. With the economy the way it is, more and more people have begun doing their own work around the house and a new user has emerged, the Do It Yourself user.
Big bulky handle
Heavy detachable battery pack
Finger trigger switch adds additional stress to the hand and fingers
obstructs vision
Extra tools needed for blade change
Inconveniently placed speed adjustment
Who is she? My persona is a woman who generally isn’t targeted for power tool use.. Although it is true that the main demographic for power tool use is men, this woman is single and has taken on the role of both male and female in her household. She has not formally been introduced to the world of power tools, and wants to tackle small to medium projects around her home and personal business. She is 35 yr. old and has Rheumatoid arthritis in her hands. Her ultimate goal is to make her everyday tasks more efficiently completed and is always looking for a more user friendly tool that can be used in as many applications as possible. She
Convenient needs a tool that is reliable
artistic
elegant
ergonomic
convenient
Reliable
Artistic
elegant
Ergonomic
Product Requirements - comfortable - lightweight; less stress on the hands - switches are easily identified and located - easily stowed away and saves space - simple and stylish design
Easy to use
Ideation I wanted to make the jigsaw look friendly so I experimented with various soft shapes and gentle curves. I wanted the bottom of the saw to have a serious “business” look and so the bottom is “cut off” with a sharp angle while the top is soft and inviting.
Main function changed: Handle Goal: To find a way to relieve stress from hands and fingers
Final features: *Adjusted angle of handle and removed traditional finger wrapping handle. *Relocated Power Switch by using technology like touch-lamp to relieve stress from fingers usually used to constantly depress switch *Added optional placement of hand for control *Added rubber grip- for extra grip and comfort
How does it work? This works almost exactly like a touch lamp. There is a ground sensing switch inside the jigsaw that once the carbon impregnated rubber is touched, senses the persons capacitance and turns the jigsaw on. The lamp/jigsaw, when standing by itself on a table, has a certain capacitance. This means that if a circuit tried to charge the lamp/jigsaw with electrons, it would take a certain number to “fill it.� When you touch the lamp/jigsaw, your body adds to its capacity. It takes more electrons to fill you and the lamp, and the circuit detects that difference thus turning on. By eliminating the handle it also eliminates the continuous pressure of pressing the power switch that causes stress on the hands and fingers.
Is it safe? This is extremely safe, because the capacitance can be tuned to only allow it to switch on when touched by someone of a certain weight, ex. 90 pounds.
90 Ibs < Does NOT Turn On
Extra hand placement surface
Speed Wheel with blade release Ergonomic ruberized grip
The front button controls the blade. The blade can be pulled upward to increase safety when not in use.
Blade switch
Safety switch
Push and Twist tool-free blade change
Out of the way cord
Five Easy Steps... Step 1: Switch safety switch on Step 2: Plug jigsaw into outlet Step 3: Pick up jigsaw and position Step 4: Switch safety switch off Step 5: Once pressure is put on the top of the jigsaw so it lays flat on the wood and the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands are on the rubber grip it turns on.
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