Post on 13-Jul-2015
DESIGN BRIEF
To design a comfortable, yet safe racing seat for daily driving. Racing seats are often too expensive to afford or too cheap to where you wouldn’t want to buy it. The Daily seat will meet in the middle of comfort, style and affordability.
User
The typical user of this product will be 18-30 male or female.DAILY will focus on ergonomics and safety when it comes to racing and day-to-day driveability.
Features
lightweight Materialsadjustabilitysupportdynamic stylingadaptability
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A more refined approach to the seats, adding a hard foam material will allowfor a firmer seat and won’t fatigue muscles after prolonged use
EXPLODEDVIEW
Side rails to support extremeturns and heavy g-force
A simple reclining mechanismthat allows for seat adjustment
Built-in seat belt loop for maximum safety in case you’re ever in a crash
Seat rails that allow you to adjust your seating position
carbon fiber backing for lightness and strength
DESIGN BRIEF
To design a personal coffee maker that was sleek and elegant. I wanted to include bold styling, and an easy to use interface, all of this while having the convenience of using an included thermas cup.
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College students or young professionalsAge: 20-40Income: $20-45kLifestyle: Busy either with work or school, likes modern styling on a budgetInterests: Apple products, Ikea and other contemporary styling
The customers will enjoy the upscale design without the hefty price tag. The design is clean and looks like it costs more than it’s worth. Coffee2go's design and materials gives it a sense of durability, cleanliness and functionality.
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I decided to head in a different direction from my sketch model, I wanted it to have more negative space
Built-in screen that displays time as wellas a timer and a beep to confirm when
the coffee is ready
Rubber grip to keep your hands isolated from heat
See -through glass
Push down to bringup coffee holder
Insert coffee pack, water and enjoy!
Springloaded rodsexpose the coffee container
SERV is meant to aid in rescues in snowy environmentswhich power or gasoline is difficult to access. Due to the vehicle being human powered, it is ideal to go on long search missions without the fear of losing power or fuel along the way.
SERV is a human powered vehicle that aids inrescuing or delivering supplies to people that are stranded or in need of crucial supplies. It has the capacity to carry a wounded person or supplies as needed.
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PHASE 2Human powered
Capacity for a driver and an injured person
Designed with long trips in mind
Insulated cabin in order to prevent and aid people with hypothermia
Large windshield with little to no blindspots to better search for people in need
A CVT transmission to gain speed and maintain momentum in rough terrain as well as inclines
I DEAT I ON DESIGN GOALS
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s reinforced cockpit with low wall for increased visibility
comfortable and ergonomicseating for long trips
rear-cargo bay for transporting injured or
delivering supplies
gearbox mechanismdual-lever steeringleg press mechanism for power
tank treads for better weight distribution and grip in snowy and icy environments.
SERV will serve as an emergency first response team, whether it means coming to the aid of an injured hiker and providing first aid, or delivering supplies to remote villages; SERV will be able to work without the use of electricity or fossil fuels.
DESIGN BRIEF
To design a sleek, modern looking stereo unit that will accomodate the user with today’s technologies, along with providing a great sound.
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Rounded edges and a sleek surface will allowSOUNDWAVE to make a statement in its environment.With a sleek profile as well as a glossy finish, it will be a great addition to your home entertainment setup.
GOALS
modern designsmooth flowing edgesglossy and matte finishessimple, yet elegantsmall system with powerful sound
SoundWave will have an interactive display and bluetooth connectivity. Connect your phone, laptop or any other device to enjoy your music.
Dual speakers come with built-in subwoofers and tweeters, giving an enhanced bass and acoustic
performance without the bulk .
DESIGN CONCEPT
We wanted to create an exhibit that showed how passionate we are about automobile engineering and how far technology has come. We also wanted to showcase the fact that racing is fun, but it also has serious consequences. Safety is a big deal in racing and we wanted to display the advancements in technology due to crashes in drag racing.
DESIGN GOALS
To understand how aerodynamics work at high speeds
Understanding how different fuels serve different purposes
The maintenance and fabrication of dragsters
How safety equipment works and how it has saved lives
How an engine works
EXHIBIT
The Exhibit promotes speed and safety while educating visitors as to why racing
is the way it is today.
EXHIBIT
A racing simulator is installed to allow visitors to experience the power and emotions that racing drivers go through
Damaged parts display includes several artifacts that have been taken from track and other racing accidents
DESIGN GOALSCreate a unique and elegant barstool
Incorporate plastic and aluminum into the design
Comfortable seat for prolonged use
Have a back rest to ease back pain
Minimal packaging and sustainable for manufacturing
anodized aluminum
bent metal seat with foam insert
The R1 stool is designed to be flat-packed. Containing
only 5 pieces, it is also easy to
assemble.
steel rods for added support
clear plastic legs
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Design a modern chair and lounge for an upscale client.
Incorporate different materials
Allow the chair to be versatile
Design with the environment in mind
Allow Sia to be flat-packed
DESIGN GOALS
aluminum legs
memory foam stripfor comfort
wood frame with foam padding
small ottoman for resting feet or
extra seat
OTTOMANconcepts
To design an ottoman or small seat that will accomodate guests and look elegant in a home. It is designed with storage capacity in mind, in order to have your
own private nook where you can store books or any other personal
belongings.
DESIGN GOALS
leather and foam top provide a
comfortable seat
storage nook
injection molded plastic and aluminum models will be
available
SECTIONottoman
removable nook can be used for storage as well as another seat
injection-molded plastic and aluminum models will be available
lightweight structure makes it easy to transport and put away
Vehicle commutingPros: freedom, safety, piece of mindCons: gas Prices, rush hour, road rage, stress, parking
Public TransportationPros: easy to use, sustainable, inexpensiveCons: makes a lot of stops, not always on time, small space with many people
Bicycle commutePros: great exersice, no gas or parking to pay, easily stored Cons: minimal impact safety, travelling long distances isn’t ideal
Motorcycle commute Pros: great on gas, fun, quick, allowed to use carpoolCons: no weather or accident protection, easy to drop, dangerous for beginners
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There are many issues commuters are facing nowadays. Everything from rising gas prices to heavy delays on the freeway makes you dread driving to work or school. There areother alternatives to driving such as public transportation, riding a motorcycle, or riding your bike. Here are some of the pros and con I have found from each of form of transportation.
aQuapersonal mobility vehicle
DESIGN CONCEPT
To design an enclosed electric commuter vehicle for either one or two passengers. Vehicle will be for urban as well as suburban commute. To decrease the environmental impact and energy consumption associated with individual daily travels.
DESIGN GOALS
Single seaterThree wheeledElectricUnder 1000 lbs.Small physical impactStorage for backpack or briefcaseD
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The Interior will open like the classic BMW Isetta. This will make parking in small places more accesible and getting in and out easier.
If the car would ever be in a front end collision, small charges would detonate allowing the door to open if it gets damaged.
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