TOOL PROJECT Individual Project
Two Weeks Fall 2014
UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
How can current methods of personal documentation be simplified and improved?
This design will utilize a GoPro action camera and will incorporate multiple functions and handling positions to provide a more complete filming experience for the user.
UNDERSTANDING OPPORTUNITY
Finite Hand Position
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Improve Dexterity
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One-Hand Usage
Limited Handle Adjustment
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Telescoping Handle
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Improve Ergonomics
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Accessible Shutter
Fixed Mounting Position
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Modular Mount
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1st & 3rd Person Options
DEVELOPMENT INSPIRATION
DEVELOPMENT IDEATION
DEVELOPMENT PROTOTYPING
DEVELOPMENT FINAL CONCEPT
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Ball and Socket Mount
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360째 Swivel Action
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Twist to Lock Handles
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Multiple Grip Positions
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Counter-Weighted Handle
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APPLICATION GRIP POSITIONS
2 1 3
4 5
CURVE
ZINC LIFTING DEVICE Competition Winning Design 4 Weeks Spring 2014
UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
Design a device that would help ease the strain of carrying and lifting large objects. The design must take advantage of zinc’s material properties, specifically its great ability to be used in the die cast manufacturing process.
APPLICATION FINAL SOLUTION
SOLUTION MANUFACTURING & MATERIALS
5 Part Assembly Housing/Clamping Halves (Identical Cast) (x2) 1 1/4� Scissor Brackets (x4) Bracket Pins (x6) Handle Cross-member Bar (x1) Handle with Bracket (x1) (All parts can be made with die-casting process)
APPLICATION PRODUCT USE Push Down - Jaws Open
Lift Up - Jaws Clinch
Double Scissor Hinge - Clamping Force Increases with Increased Weight - Jaws Open and Close with Movement of the Handle
Intended Uses - Designed to ease the strain of lifting inconvenient bags and objects - Concrete bags - Sand bags - Soil bags - Dog food bags
NIFTY LIFT FINAL SOLUTION
2014 INTERZINC Challenge 1st Place Winning Design - Featured on Core77
How can a golf bag be simplified without eliminating functionality?
RESEARCH FINDING THE OPPORTUNITY
• Male - 21 - Varsity Golfer • Golfing since age 3 • Plays 30+ rounds a year • Uses golf to stay competitive with family and friends • Prefers to walk the course rather then ride
• Male - 49 - Casual Competitive Golfer • Golfer since age 10 • Plays 40+ rounds a year • Uses golf to stay competitive with family and friends • Enjoys the health benefits of the sport • Prefers to ride because of shoulder injuries • Walks when others in the group are walking
Uncomfortable Contact
Bulky Shoulder Straps
Transition Between Straps
Weak Support Feet
Excessive Pockets
Clubs Catch and Stick
Unequal Balance
Feet Tangle
Functionality
Simplicity
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RESEARCH SEEKING OPPORTUNITY
BRAINSTORM.
User Insight Interviews - Collegiate Athlete - Casual Competitor - Industry Designer - Personal Experience
What is working?
What is not?
- Traditional Design - Stand Mechanism - Crossover Straps - Material Use
- Compact Design - Storage Features - Leg Durability - Strap Versatility - Pocket Overload
PLAY.
INTERVIEW.
DEVELOPMENT FORM STUDY
DEVELOPMENT IDEATION 2.0
What to do next? - Learn to Sew! - Finalize Strap Design - Improve Leg Mounts - Test Pocket Layout - Improve Ergonomics
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT MODEL
Features - Minimal Design - Simplified Straps - Leg Clips for Storage - Pocket Design - Weatherproof Materials
What do I need... - More Pockets! - Top and Base Design - Shoulder Strap Snaps - Material Breakup - Overall Design Aesthetics
DEVELOPMENT FINAL DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT FINAL DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS Materials
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1 - Nylon Ripstop Fabric 2 - Thin Ripstop Nylon Fabric 3 - Double-Faced Coated Nylon 4 - Polyester Cordura 5 - Double-Face Techno Fabric 6 - Polyester Mesh 7 - Polypro Webbing
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DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
APPLICATION FINAL DESIGN
FEATURES STRAP SNAPS
FEATURES LEG CLIPS
GLOVE VELCRO
CARRY HANDLE
LEG STABILIZER
DIGITAL SKETCHING PROJECTS Sketchbook Pro and Photoshop Fall 2014