LARS Abstract Individual Project Spring 2017 Personal Work Mentor: Jin Daniel Park
What is the most helpful product for the Millennials in the digital era? I began this project from this question because nowadays people need to present their idea frequently in digital formats and want to see large and clear image everywhere. In a process of designing Lars, I used photobashing for quick ideation phase and developed further for the details in Solidworks. Because it is a handy projector, I focused on it’s size and I referred to standard dimensions such as USB port or SD card slot.
WHAT IS IT?
Lars, is a compact and minimal laser projector that could be used for everyday purpose. By its simplicity and carefully considered design, it will give lots of positive inspiration to its users.
USER & ENVIRONMENT PRESENTER
CAMPER
EVERYDAY USE
A presenter who needs a projector to present an idea quickly A camper who wants to bring a compact and light projector Everyday use in home or room without taking too much and seamlessly. to enhance the outdoor experience. space and cumbersome steps.
Soft
PRODUCTS POSITIONING MAPPING
Soft and Sophisticated
Minimal
Hard
Complex
I tried to seek minimal yet soft projector. Its simplicity will inspire users and help to convey their idea easier. For everyday-use, the projector should be a simple form users to adopt easily with their lifestyle. I also considered a remote control that allows the user can access in distance.
INSPIRATION BOARD
Soft
Soft
Soft
Minimal
Minimal
Minimal
IDEATION
IDEATION
OVERVIEW
<Right> AUX, USB, HDMI, SD Card
<Top> Menu Buttons, Speaker
<Left> Brushed Aluminum Rim
<Bottom> Stand Leg, Tripot Connector, Logo
WHAT DOES IT HAVE
Remote
Projection
A remote control that allows the user to use it simpler
High qualified image will be projected from front
Stand
Speaker
User can make the projector stand up to avoid obstacles
A speaker toward back side spreads the sound
DETAIL VIEWS
Conclusion The goal of this project was finding my design language which is simple and minimal but also easy to adopt for people to use. I tried to explore a minimal design that has an interesting moment and emphasize in its detail. Another goal of the project was learning photobashing to ideate quickly. It was a useful method to generate various and qualified ideas in short time within just one program. I hope I could convey my imagination in better and more professional ways.