Go out with your music.Tuneasana

Persona: VictoriaA 28 year old working at an architecture firm. Her hobbies are yoga, art, hiking, and traveling. To stay active and fit, she takes indoor and outdoor yoga classes a few times per week. Her favorite travel spots are anywhere close to the ocean so she can go to the beach and get fresh air. Victoria appreciates the all-in-one aspect in her yoga mat with a carrying strap and a pocket that acts as a purse. Quality and attention to detail in luxurious fashion items catch her eye.

ObjectiveDesign a wireless powered speaker enclosure for low volume production and high volume production while leveraging materials, manufacturing processes, colors, textures and finishes.

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Research and Analysis

BalanceBreathingEven distribution of weightFocus

Speaker enclosure should have these qualities

Speaker enclosure should make user feel this way

Grounded LightweightRelaxed

Yoga key elements

Yoga makes you feel

Necessities & accessories:Yoga matYoga strapYoga blockYoga mat carrying strapBag to carry keys, money, phone

Can these objects be incorporated into the speaker enclosure?

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Concept Development

Convenient to carry like a purse Multi-purpose

A speaker and a yoga blockMulti-purpose

Yoga strap/carrying strap

Removable strap used during yoga

Bill of MaterialsHigh volume BOM and amortization

Bill of MaterialsLow volume BOM and amortization

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AcetalGreenMedium glossTexture 0.002”

Bamboo veneerNaturalLow gloss

ABSSatin finishTexture 0.002”

ABSHigh gloss

AluminumPolishedBrass color

Materials and processes suitable for high volume production. Tradeoffs were made for production and pricing.

High Volume Outdoor Speaker

Bamboo (solid)Natural, laminatedLow gloss

Acrylic (interior speaker cone compartment)IvoryLow gloss

Aluminum (interior speaker grill frame)Brushed aluminumClear anodized

LinenNatural

AluminumPolished brass color

BrassPolished

Materials and processes suitable for low volume production.

Low Volume Outdoor Speaker

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ProblemMost powertools are designed for expert users and can be overly complex, confus-ing and intimidating for novice users.

Portability and Versatility

...Then it can be removed and used during yoga as music plays.

Yoga strap is used for carrying speaker...

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SeafleurDesigned for the novice user.

Pre-existing, functioning components are considered in the design. Measurements are based on an existing belt sander.

Internal Components

Tension rollerBelt release lever

Motor

Driving roller

Trigger

Sandpaper belt

Motor: 5.5 x 2.3 x 2.3”

Overall Dimensions:13.25 x 6.0 x 6.0”

ProblemMost powertools are designed for expert users and can be overly complex, confusing and intimidating for novice users.

Designed ForWomen of ages 35-50 who have minimum experience with power tools, and enjoy DIY and home improvement projects.

Something comfortable to hold

Something lightweight for less stress on hands

Something instructive to tell where to begin

Something compact for delicate hands

Something simple to understand

User Needs

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Concept Development

Handle with soft lines fit into the curves of the hand.

Organic forms are friendly and inviting.

Inspiration

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Fine TuningPrototypingFinding the most comfortable handle.

Pressure on the hand

Discomfort on wristsLack of control

Both hands work together.

Hard lines of handle are uncomfortable.

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A belt sander for your home.Compact with a contoured, soft rubber grip handle for your comfort.

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ProblemMost powertools are designed for expert users and can be overly complex, confus-ing and intimidating for novice users.

Double AgentThe bag that lives two lives.

Form and Function Exploration

Store strap in a pocket when bag is a messenger bag.

Interior divisions for organization

Padding for comfortPocket to store backpack strap

Client: AdrianAs a 24-year-old full-time student. Adrian rides his bike to and from school. He says his backpack is loosely fitted and cannot be reached into while biking.

Adrian wants a bag that is

Worn as a backpack or a messenger bag

Easily accessible while on-the-go

Fit to hold school supples, laptop and small miscellaneous objects

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Straps & ConvertabilityExploring strap features and ways to change strap orientation from messenger to backpack.

3 StrapsVelcroed into place when not in use

Mesh and padding for comfort and absorbing perspiration

1 StrapFolds in half to become 2 straps

Creating the PatternDrawing, marking and organizing the pattern pieces. Pattern has 42 pieces total.

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PrototypingTesting the sewing pattern and the form.

Final DetailsItems are easy to access while on-the-go.

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The transformation.

A messenger-backpack for school & on-the-go.

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GlideA bicycle frame that will lift your feet off the ground.

ObjectiveUsing underlays and Solidworks, design a bicycle frame, seat and tire, and build a bicycle assembly.

Digital Drawing

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ObjectiveDesign a bicycle frame, fork and seat, and build an assembly using underlays and Solidworks.

Tire pattern for traction.

Wide bike seat for a relaxing, ride.

Bike frame’s cloud-like form lifts its weight upward.

Bicycle RenderingThe completed bicycle with a frame that’s lifted off the ground and a seat with a touch of nostalgia.

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