2023.10 Echo's Folio
Neck Supporter For Daily Use
2019.2- 2019.7 // Freelance design, Shanghai
Play the role of design research and industrial design
Credit // Echo Zhang
Design Input Find the right problem Solve the problem right Present & Critique Build Build Test Test Ref ine Ref ine Design Research Concept Generation Design
Market research& User research
Design Process
Goal
The aim of this project is to design a neck brace suitable for daily wear by users. The neck brace will prioritize ergonomic design with a focus on comfort, functionality, and aesthetics, all with the goal of providing a high-quality wearing experience.
Neck Supporter Market Research
Current designs available in the market.
dual ring & nose pad design
use nose pad to balance
main competitor, small fov
project smart phone screen
modern design, small fov
Analysized User Need
Comfortable to Use
-Comfortable contact surface
-Thermal management
-soft, breathable, and skin-friendly materials
-as light as possible to relieve the burden
Highly Adjustable
-be adjustable to accommodate different neck sizes and shapes
-be easy to clean and prevent bacterial growth, maintaining good hygiene
Seamlessly fits daily life
-Hidden Adjustment Mechanism
-provide variable design elements (such as replaceable neck brace surfaces)
Design Sketch
The team generated a series of concepts based on the three needs. We visualize the concepts out and talk with the client.
Design Concepts
We reorganized the picked ideas and reworked out 2 concepts of the product. Below are design concepts and some detail functions.
AVENT - X
an 'X' hollowed-out breathable design, which combines strength and breathability.
based on origami-style, which allows for internal structural adjustments while maintaining an elegant exterior.
BOrigami Grace
VENT- X /design concept
The central idea of this design is the unique 'X' hollowed-out structure, which serves a dual purpose of providing robust support to the neck while ensuring excellent breathability to the wearer.
VENT- X /design concept
The 'X' in Vent-X symbolizes the cross-ventilation feature, a design innovation that maximizes airflow, reduces moisture, and prevents the buildup of heat.
VENT- X /design concept
Despite the hollowed-out design, the strategic positioning and design of the 'X' structures maintain the integrity and durability of the brace.
VENT- X /design concept
The Vent-X Strength Brace design concept is an embodiment of resilience and breathability. It is our answer to the call for a neck brace that does not just serve a medical purpose, but also respects the wearer's need for comfort and ease during recovery.
Origami Grace /design concept
The Origami Grace Brace is an innovative design concept that elegantly intertwines aesthetics with functionality. It draws inspiration from the timeless art of origami, embodying the transformative and flexible nature of paper folding to create a neck brace that is as stylish as it is supportive.
This design allows for adaptability and customization while maintaining a sleek and minimalist exterior.
Origami Grace
/design concept
Origami Grace /design concept
The internal structure can be adjusted to fit various neck sizes and shapes, ensuring a personalized fit for every wearer.
Despite its complex internal structure, the external surface of the brace presents a seamless, uniform design. This clean and symmetrical aesthetic makes the brace appear less like a medical apparatus and more like a fashionable accessory.
Origami Grace /design concept
Phanta Eyes: Mixed Reality Glasses
2017.1- 2017.3 // Intel New Techology Group, Shanghai
Mentor// Evan Huang
Credit // Evan Huang Echo Zhang
Play the role of concept design
Design Input Find the right problem Solve the problem right Present & Critique Build Build Test Test Ref ine Ref ine Design Research Concept Generation Design
Market research& User research
Design Process
Phanta Eyes Design Goal
Design a virtual reality device based on intel's hardware platform and realsense technology.
Merge two senses in the augumented reality experience, visual and acoustical, in order to produce higher fidelity mixed reality.
visual part
audio part
Desgin Sketch
Some idealation sketches based on product definition.
Selected Concept
Phanta Eyes features flexible design and immersive experience. In the meantime, due to its small volume and sleek shape, users can take it anywhere just like sunglasses or earphones.
Flexible Design /AR theater mode
Users can enjoy 4k 3D media thanks to front chassis's GPU and screen. User interface is based on eye-tracking module and touch pad. The front modual is connected through pins and magnics to the headphone part.
Optical structure and GPU
Eye tracking sensor
Camera modual CPU and data storage Battery, control pad and sound modual
Flexible Design /audio mode
With inside CPU and battery, the headphone is actually a wearable PC with great 3D audio experience. ht the device comfortably.
Battery, control pad and sound modual
CPU and data storage
Voice control
Emmersive Experience
With Phanta Eyes, users will enjoy a comfortable and holistic mixed reality experience. The sound effect adds extra sense of presence for the audience in virtual game, show and movies.
Dreamglass Air: AR Private Theatre for Mass Market
2019.2- 2019.9 // Freelance design, Shanghai
Client// Dreamworld
Mentor// Pengcheng
Credit // Echo Zhang
Wayne Wang
Play the role of design research and industrial design
Design Process
Design Input Find the right problem Solve the problem right Present & Critique Build Build Test Test Ref ine Ref ine Concept Generation Design Refine Design Manufacture
Current AR Product Painpoints
Low Immersive Level
Current AR optical solutions can only offer 30-40 degrees field of vision. With this constraint, users can only see part of the hologram, this strongly effects user experience of AR.
Ergonomic & Comfort
Current ergonomic solutions put too much weight on the front face area (nose and cheek), this will lead to discomfort when long-time using.
Field of view: 40°
Ideal field of view: 100°
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Dreamglass Air Design Goal
We are going to design an augumented reality glass for consumer market, based on its special optical design.
Dreamglass V1 : With its 6 DOF tracking system, it is aimed for professional market
Dreamglass V1 painpoint: Ring structure is not user-friendly when people lie on sofa
Dreamglass V1 painpoints: Heavy weight; No visual attraction to 2C customer
Competitor's optical design vs Dreamglass
Sketches & Design Concepts
Wayne and I sketched a series of ideas, and we picked two ot them to build 3D models.
Selected Concept
The selected design can offer users great wearing experience, without any comprise of FOV. The chassis is divived with white and cyan. This color combo cuts the volume visually, making the glasses look lighter.
Immersive Experience /larger FOV
Compared with other competitors, this glass can offer 90 degree of FOV rather than 45 degrees. As for users, it's like looking at a 100' of screen from 1.5 meters away.
Balancing Ergonomic System /better pressure distribution
We designed the 3 point support system to offer more balance and comfort for users. compared with competitors, our glasses achieves more comfort.
Forehead support
The right angle and sponge material to suit different types of head.
/ Magic leap one
Gravity of front chassis
Pull from back strip
The back head strip can release pressure and easy to adjust with fastener.
high
/ Lenovo ar play
low
Pressure level
/ Dreamglass Air
Balancing ergonomic system /suit different using senarios
Compared with other AR glasses, dreamglass air can fit into different positions of users.
Lean backward
The back head strip can keep fastened even when your head lying on the chair, due to its special designed angle.
Lie on bed
The back head strip is still helpful when users lie down. As for other products in the market, all of them will fall on users' face when lying down.
Balancing ergonomic system /lighter shell
Refer to the soundbox design, we use fabric to cover the plastic top shell.
Comparing with traditional plastic shassis, this will help to cut the weight and radiate better.
ABS+PC
Fabric
shell
Compact design /foldable
The glasses cuts 70% of volume when folded up, which allows users take the glass wherever they want.
Fold
Open
1 Open the packaging.
2 Connect the glasses with the front shell. They are connected with magnets.
3 Open the legs and adjust the back strip length depending on your head size.
4 Put the glasses over your head. Adjust the head cushion and the backstrip, make sure the glass is staying stable. constraint,
Compact design /easy set up
User interface
An external controller for the user to connect with the display.
Design process
Ergonomic test
Try the original product.
3D print mock up A. Balance while not comfortable.
3D print mock up B. without back strip version, while not suitable for different head size.
Too much pressure Bad forehead design Too much pressure
Mock up B with back strip. Work well while the back strip angle need to be refined.
Silicon material
Design process CMF selection
Color selection and test.
Project result
The product has collected 1000,00 dollars during online funding campaign on Kickstarter.
Alloy 2: Intel Virtual Reality Headset
2016.9- 2017.2 // Intel New Techology Group, Shanghai
Mentor// Evan Huang
Credit // Evan Huang Echo Zhang Chu Wang Xiangpeng Wu
Play the role of industrial design & ergonomic test
Design Input Find the right problem Solve the problem right Present & Critique Build Build Test Test Ref ine Ref ine Design Research Concept Generation Design
Market research& User research
Design Process
Goal
Design a virtual reality device based on intel's hardware platform and realsense technology.
Main board
Front RealSense Camera
/Alloy Components
Lens Battery
Current Product Painpoints Stability
-suit different positions
-stay unmoved when head shaking
-rigid structure
Suitability
-suit different head size, frame size and nose size
-make sure there is no extra light
Performance
-tracking performance
-display performance
Design Sketch
The team generated a series of concepts based on the needs on stability and suitability. We visualize the concepts out and 3D print the mock-ups out for testing
Soft rubber
Drawable
Soft rubber
Adjustable elastic
Headphones
Drawable
Drawable
Drawable
Soft rubber
Si-fi shape with audio experience. Optimize the original ring design.
Drawable
Adjustable
Drawable
Rotatable
Detachable
Adjustable elastic
Connecting the front chasis and back battery.
A plastic structure arc. Connecting the front chasis and back battery. A plastic structure
Rubber
Rubber
Use farbic and rubber to add more comfort and flexibility. A palstic arc structure.
Rubber Elastic
1. Bridge
4.Whale
2. Helmet
5. Bridge +
3. Ring +
6. Shell
arc.
Design Sketch
The team generated a series of concepts based on the needs on stability and suitability. We visualize the concepts out and 3D print the mock-ups out for testing
Drawable
Drawable
Drawable
Adjustable elastic
7. Dual Ring
Rotatable
With two rings, the back head can suffer more less pressure from battery pack.
Drawable
Using two arcs to release pressure.
Twistable
Drawable
Drawable
10. Ring
Optmized ring structure.
Soft rubber
11. Butterfly
Soft rubber
Front soft rubber to suit more face shapes.
Elastic Elastic Elastic
Drawable
Drawable
Rotatable Soft rubber
Soft rubber Elastic
Using soft materials to create more comfort and flexibility.
8. Dual Arc
9. Flex Arc
Design Concepts
I am in charge of the id design and mock-up testing of two of concepts tested.
Realsense tracking modual
dual arc
side belts to keep stable
battery pack
memory metal top arc
neoprene-made back structure
Bridge + /design concept
Stability and suitability are top 2 requires from user‘s feed- back. [Bridge] is designed with the best solutions for these 2 concerns. Design has 360 degrees bundles made of neoprene and memory metal to fit with human head. Adjustable sponge and top bridge allow user to tight the device comfortably.
Design Process /human factor
Head and facial 3D scan for design.
3D print mock up test of ring concept.
ID mock-up of Bridge concept.
Nose light blocker detail design. 3D scanner
Nose pad detail
The End
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