Modern Pop Art Lamp for Design Enthusiasts

Anthony Fenner
Design Portfolio

DESIGN SITUATION
DESIGN BRIEF
The Design Museum in Tower Bridge, London, wishes to
expand its range of products on sale in the museum
shop. It would like to sell popular products influenced by
major design eras of the last 100 years.
Design and make a low voltage lamp in the style of
either: Modernism, Pop Art or Art Deco. To be sold
in the Design Museum shop.
Lamp Design Product:
My Design Situation:
Athletes and joggers sometimes exercise for long periods in one day, lasting from
1 hour to around 3 – 4 hours. When they try to select certain music on a phone or
an iPod, they may get confused due to they will have to look at the device,
causing accidents or maybe even dropping the phone. These types of people who
exercise may not be able to recognise the buttons on the device due to how they
would feel the same as each-other, which would lead to confusion. Also, the
headphones and the way they are made may interfere and annoy the runner
while they exercising.
Some devices are able to crack or break when impacted with certain objects, like
concrete, when a person is running. This can be caused due to the lack of grip of
that device, where it will slip out of the pocket or wherever it is on the person
when they run at speeds. There is also the problem where the device is not
waterproof, possibly breaking due to rain and even sweat produced by the
runner. With portable devices, joggers would have an uncomfortable time trying
to work them while running, which is caused by the jogger checking their phone
or device a number of times during the exercise.
Adam Bean is a publicist for a site, where he says that ‘The Pros of jogging with
music is that you feel like you are running faster. It can also block out internal
stimuli, such as fatigue related messages, reducing the runner’s perception of
effort, making them run faster and further for longer periods of time’. An audio
device that can manage to be resistant to many different types of problems, such
as water and some aspects of weather, would be useful to joggers who wish to do
exercise in more gloomy or maybe even sunnier days.
My Design Brief
I will design and manufacture a personal audio product
which will be predominately used in parks and places to
run. The target market that the product will be aimed at
joggers or runners in outdoor areas to keep the user
entertained and focused whilst they are working out. The
product will need to have some durability to withstand any
blows, waterproof to be protected against sweat or a wet
environment when running and so that it is comfortable for
the jogger while they are using the product. Also, Bluetooth
will be added to the speaker to connect with phone and
compact to clip to items of clothing.
Speaker Design Product:
Design Situation:
The problems that an elderly person whom of which my product will be targeted at will
be in area of mobility, where they may feel struggle while moving around and maybe
even pain in some cases. One of the major factors I have researched would be the way
in how the elderly may move and how they travel in public, and that they will need
stability and balance to not only fulfil their needs, but to keep them safe from harm and
falling over. They may show difficulties when maybe ascending or descending from
steps and heights, so the product must be able to assist with not only the capabilities to
scale certain altitudes, but to be strong enough to hold the user and to help boost them
up onto vehicles as well. The idea of having a product that can also be used in a
majority of areas would be useful and for the product to be mainly made and based off
of anthropometrics, having an ergonomic shape, handle and a good size for the user,
matching the shape and size of the elderly person so they can reach and use with ease.
Elderly Product:
Design Brief:
I will design and manufacture a prototype that will help with keeping the user balanced and stable whilst moving.
It will also be made in order to assist any pains that the user may have, such as stiffness in the joints and arthritis,
which would affect the more older target market. A solution would be to have something which keeps an overall
balance, relieves pain and strain off of the joints and to allow them to have easy mobility. The material will be
suitable enough to be durable, support the weight of the user and be lightweight enough to be carried by the
elderly person, having little hassle with the product as possible.

QUESTIONNAIRE
I will write 6 questions which will go into my
questionnaire. These questions will be asked to
random members of the public to find out their
opinions of the requirements of lamps in a
household. They can think about the type of light
they want, the components of the lamp and what
the public want on the lamp. When you ask the
public what they would like and what they would
buy. There are also problems like when people
could just say what they like. The comments will
be put down in a table.
EXISTING DESIGN ANALYSIS
I will examine products on sale by using ACCESS
FM. Then, I will give each product a rating from 1 –
5. Each product will be compared with the other
products to find out which is the best one. I will
look at the existing lamps to see which is has a very
successful sells rate. I will put my information in a
table using ACCESS FM. When using ACCESS FM,
the good thing it does is that all of the information
is clearly set up and spread out with all types of
lights. One bad thing when doing this is that I
would have to get a lot of information . I will find
this information out by going to shops and to find
out what they are selling.
CUSTOMER PROFILING
I will find numerous products where the sort
of person might also be interested in my lamp
as well. Such as, the type of phone they have,
the computer they use or what kind of car
they have or would like to have. I will also find
out about there background to find out what
they use to have and what they don’t like. I
will find out what the customer likes and
include it into the lamp so it is more
interesting. I will put the information into a
table on ACCESS FM so I can look back at to
the information easily. E.g. the cost and
materials used. Customer profiling is good
because you can find what the customers
interests are and what they like in a lamp. I
will ask random people who they think will be
interested in buying my lamp so it would be
easier to get people’s attentions.
COMPONENTS
The components I will use will be found by using
the internet./ This will help me to decide what
components are best in my products. I will check
my research and use the components which I
would like to have in my product and in my
customers finished lamps. I will decide what
components I will use for my lamp and I will then
try and add them to make my lamp better. It is
fast and easy to find the information on the
internet but is not always correct.
ENVIRONMENTAL SNAPSHOT
I will observe how people use lights. This will
be achieved by people who are interacting
with the lights and lamps and then take
pictures of them. I will examine the lamps and
lights and there designs to see the successes
and flaws of the lamps and lights. I will go to a
lighting shop to help me make my lamp . The
information I will look up will help me a lot
and make my lamp have no problems.
VISITS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
I will visit different lighting and furniture shops
to see what different styles of lamps they are
selling. These shops could be Ikea, Peter
Jones, B&Q and more. I will photograph the
different lamps that are being sold which are
the most relevant to my chosen design. I will
also take photos of the lights and examine
them using ACCESS FM. I will look for ideas
when I look at the lights. This will help in how I
will design my lamp.
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Investigation of problems
Design Movement
Design Situation and brief
Task Analysis
Initial Specification
Target Market
Existing design analysis
Questionnaire + Results
Customer Profile
Person and Product
Environmental Snapshot
Visits and Photos
Components
Further Specification
Initial ideas
Materials and Manufacture
Development
Sketch Models
Final Design
Evaluation of Final Design
Dimensioned Drawing
Cutting List
Flow Chart
Evaluation
User Testing
Lamp Design Product:

Specifications:
AESTHETICS:
1. My lamp will use pop art as a design reference.
2. My colour scheme will link to my design period of pop art.
3. My lamp will use organic images and shapes .
COST:
1. My product will be a medium cost in relation to my customer and design museum.
2. My lamp will be manufactured at a low cost.
3. Minimal environmental cost/impact.
CUSTOMER:
1. My product will be designed and marketed for the design museum customers.
2. My specific target customer is going to be young people who enjoy playing games and like
games consoles.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. The lamp will be sold in the design museum and will also fit the design museums aesthetics.
2. My lamp will sit on a flat surface and will therefore need a flat base.
3. My lamp will need to illuminate its environment.
SIZE:
1. My lamp will fit inside a 30cm cube (Lamp is 25cm x 25cm)
2. My lamp will incorporate ergonomic considerations for my target audience.
SAFETY:
1. It will have a large, stable base to prevent tripping.
2. It will use low voltage LEDs to prevent the lamp from overheating. Also, if anyone touches
the LEDs, it won’t burn.
3. My lamp will use a low voltage power source – a 12 Volt DC transformer.
FUNCTION:
1. The first function of my lamp will be to have glow in the dark buttons.
2. My lamp will communicate with my chosen design movement (Pop art).
3. My lamp will be a revenue-making product, for the design museum.
4. My lamp will include one adjustable mechanism.
MATERIALS:
1. My lamp will also include a vacuum formed shape, a plywood stem , a laser cut base, and a
working mechanism.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/COMPONENTS:
1. My design will also include LED strip tape, a rocker switch and a 12V Jack socket
Analysis of a chosen lamp:
The lamp is very well made and is pretty compact. The lamp
can split into two pieces , so if the LED breaks, you can remove
the top part to replace it. The design is pretty simplistic , yet
stylish. The top part has pictures of cars which have different
coloured slides. The lamp is very stable. You could improve the
lamp be adding a motor so the top of the lamp can spin
around. The wood on the bottom half has a few cracks so it
looks a bit unattractive. The materials that were used that
were used also look cheap but are durable. The plughole is well
hidden so it doesn’t affect the lamp’s design.
The cost should be around £10 - £20. This is because even
though the lamp is well built, the look is pretty shabby. It is
durable and the lamp can split into 2 separate parts. The
materials are cheap so you can get them easier. It takes a while
to make this by hand, so the price is about right.
The main customer who would buy this product would
probably be children from a young age. This is because the cars
are perfect for a younger age group. It would also be good for
children who like lights which rotate and the images move on
in the room.
This lamp will be able to go in small to medium sized rooms. It
will be able to go onto a desk or table easily and can be moved
with ease. It has to be connected to a plug socket or the lamp
will not be able to work.
The size of the lamp will mainly depend on the size of the
room. The normal size of the lamp is about 25cm x 25cm. The
smaller version should be about 17cm x 17cm and the large
version should be around 35cm x 35cm – 33cm x 33cm. The
original is a small – medium sized lamp.
The lamp will be have no sharp edges, warning signs (E.g.
Electricity hazard, fire hazard, etc.) Protection over light and
rubber insulator. Parts of the lamp will be sanded down so the
points are not sharp. The warning signs will be put on the
packaging and the bottom of the lamp. There will be a circular
dome over the light so children can’t break it. There will be a
rubber insulator around the plug/wire socket so no-one can
get electrocuted.
The lamp will have a motor so that the top part of the lamp will
be able to rotate around. The design on the slides will be
enlarged so that people can enjoy the designs projected on the
wall. It will also be able to split into two parts.
The materials that are used are cheap but very durable. There
will be MDF wood, Acrylic plastic and Aluminium. It also has
rubber legs to keep it standing up. The lamp will be hard to
break if you drop it because the materials will be reinforced.

When I was making the pop art model for my lamp, I used a paper cut out
to trace onto the blue Styrofoam which I then cut out. I have not finished
cutting it out yet, but I am near finished. If I had to redo the design, I would
push the gap between the parts further apart so it would look better. On
the right is the template for the design. My design is a little complex so I
couldn’t make a paper model because of the shape. When I am making my
lamp, I will use my template to trace it onto the MDF wood. I will then saw
the design out and then curve the top edges so when I am vacuum
forming, the HIPS plastic will be easily mouldable for the design. I cannot
use the blue Styrofoam because it will be easy to brake and the HIPS
plastic may not be able to vacuum form over it sufficiently.
CAD MODEL:

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Dimensional Drawing:

STRENGTHS
- A strength of my lamp would be how the
design had turned out to look.
- My lamp is attractive
to people in the target
audience who might
like it.
- Also, very useful at
gaining customers who
are gamers.
- My lamp is pretty durable to some pieces
of damage.
My product is a lamp from a popular video game under the brand name of The
Elder Scrolls game. My design for the shade is under the pop art movement which
is made out of HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) plastic and had a MDF mould which
was carved by hand. The shade also has a clear acrylic back so that the back can
be taken off with ease if the light needs to be changed. The stem of my lamp is
slightly simple but with modifications. It is straight with multiple holes to change the
direction the lamp faces and the height of the lamp. It is connected to the back of
the acrylic to keep the product stable. The base is made from the laser cutter which
has different pieces to slot together and stay stable in many cases. It is connected
to the stem which has the wire from the light leading down through it to the battery
in the base. With the product, it should make the customer feel like more of a fan
due to seeing a logo from a game they like. To me, I felt happy when I made it, so I
hope that the customer will feel like I did. The problems of the product that could
appear might be that the wire gets disconnected from the battery. This can be
solved by unscrewing the bottom of the base which has the battery inside, and
reconnecting the battery to the wire. All of the product can be dissembled to replace
or fit in new things into the lamp to help it. When buying the product, it does not cost
much, but it can produce enough light to illuminate a room. It is cheaper than other
lamp and it is desk lamp, so it is light and mobile whenever you need to move it.
The lamp can be bought from the internet and shops like Menkind who sale
practical and humorous objects. The customer should buy this project due to how it
is durable and very energy efficient, using little energy but produces a good amount
of light. It is cheap and very useful with it ability to move the shade around.
ASSESS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
WEAKNESSES
- A weakness of my lamp would be the gap
between the back end of the lamp, which is
the acrylic lens, and the shade, is too big.
- The back of the
base and the
acrylic shade
have pointy
corners, so they
can hurt people if
they are not
careful.
- The top of the stem if not covered, so the
wire can get damaged if anything is dropped
in there.
1. My shade has been well made, but it was webbed in two
areas, due to how it was a complicated design.
2. It all fits together with the correct size components, such as
the acrylic screen letting the LED light through.
3. The shade is the correct size and shape to my design and it
appears very elegant to my standards.
4. The only fault with my shade is the webbed areas on the HIPS
plastic.
5. The shade does work correctly because of how the light is
able to come out of the acrylic lens with ease.
6. The quality of the finish is very fine, due to how it is spray
painted to cover up any scratches and its smooth look.
7. The shade does move correctly due to how the stem has a
removable metal handle to adjust height and the direction it is
facing.
8. The LED light is bright enough, but it would be better if the
light was bigger to produce more light at a longer range.
9. The shade is pretty safe, due to the curve sides and edges,
making it smooth.
10. The shade could be improved by the back acrylic lens being
more securely on so it wouldn’t appear wobbly.
1. My stem has been made pretty well, due to how it is smooth
and can hold and connect the stem and base very well.
2. The stem fits together with the parts of the shade and the
base, allowing it to move the shade around.
3. The stem is slightly different to the design, but the stem is
better than the design, allowing it to be move and removed
with ease.
4. I do not think that there are any problems for my stem.
5. The stem does work correctly due to how it is stable and
durable.
6. The quality of the finish is good because of how it is smooth
and there are no scratches. Also, it is the predicted
measurements that I thought of.
7. The stem does not move, so it stays on the base without
falling off or breaking.
8. It is very safe. There is no sharp points on the stem and it is
very light.
1. The base has been made very well, due to how it slots
together.
2. The part has been well made because it does not seem to be
loose.
3. The base is the correct size and it fits together correctly.
4. The only problem for my base is the location of the gripped
feet.
5. The base does work correctly because of how the battery
pack at the bottom is connected through the stem to the light
and is stable.
6. The quality of the finish is very good because of how there
are is nothing damaged on the base.
7. The base is light so it can be moved with the lamp.
8. The base is very safe due to how there are no sharp points
and is circular.
9. My base could be improved if it had something to cover up
the interior.
Shade
Base
Stem
Evaluation of my lamp:

What do I
want to find
out?
How will I
find this
out?
How will I use this info?
How are speakers
constructed?
Deconstruction Once I have found out the basics and the
build of a speaker, this will help me to
make a small and effective version of a
personal audio product for a jogger.
How will the
earphones work?
Internet Research/
Existing
Technologies
Earphones will be important due to how
joggers will use it more frequently to
keep their energy high with music while
not annoying surrounding people.
How will I make it
small and compact
for joggers?
Existing Design
Analysis
The speaker will have certain functions so
that it can be clipped onto the waistband
of shorts or trousers. Also, there will be
buttons with markings so that the user
knows what buttons to use.
How will Bluetooth
work with the
speaker when
connected to
phone?
Internet Research Bluetooth will be useful due to how the
speaker will connect with the phone in
order to play without a connection
consisting of a wire.
How will it be
lightweight but
resistant to force?
Deconstruction
Existing Products.
The speaker will have to be made from
lightweight materials so that the jogger
can easily carry the product. Also, the
materials should be durable to resist
force. An example of a material would be
HIPS plastic.
How will the audio
be of good quality?
Audio Research The speaker will have to be more or less
perfect, with no problems to do with any
interference to the sound, such as buzzing
and crackling.
How will it be
attractive to
different people?
Customer
Feedback/ Ideas
In order to sell the product, I will need
the ideas of target audience, such as
joggers, to see what kind of things they
would like to see design wise.
How will it be
waterproof?
Deconstructing
Existing Products
The speaker will have to be waterproof
because of how people will run in
weather such as rain. Also, it will me
resistant to sweat that will build up.
Research Plan
Speaker Design Product:

Interview
Needs of the Customer:
• Audio device needs to be comfortable
for the user and compact pocket or
clip-on function.
• Needs to be waterproof to resist sweat
and conditions like rain for extra use in
different weather.
• Buttons must have a certain feel to
each one, where the play button could
have 3 bumps on it while the next
button can have 5 bumps.
• The device will need to have an
ergonomic shape to it to stay on the
user’s person for longer periods of
time.
• The product may need to be given
Bluetooth so that it can connect to a
phone or a music device to play music
without wires or a connector.
1 Q. How do you mostly listen to music?
A. When I jog, I like to listen to my music. It helps me to concentrate while running and it is very entertaining during the
exercise.
Analysis: Here, I understand that joggers, like my interviewee, are everyday people who like to listen to music, especially
when they exercise. This is very important to the human condition that you are entertained so the user does not get bored
and is kept enthusiastic.
2 Q. What do you think of speakers or headphones and their quality while jogging?
A. Most of the jogging equipment that I use is usually successful, but there are some problems with music and the device.
When I run, I use headphones most of the time because they are very comfortable and that they are not complicated. Also, I
use a t-shirt that has a special clip on the sleeve for my phone to connect. It is useful, but gets annoying sometimes when it
gets in the way.
Analysis: Here, I can tell that there needs to be an improvement with the devices, such as how they are used in these
conditions. However, I can see the usefulness of current uses of equipment, such as certain clothing with clips and straps to
keep it together.
3 Q. If that is the case, what negatives do you have with these sort of speakers?
A. Well, I get worried about my phone accidentally dropping onto the ground and breaking, and this has happened a few
times before because of how I did not have anything to keep it in my pocket, or any exterior clips and handles.
Analysis: With this answer, I can tell that joggers worry about their phones when they run, such as it shattering from it being
dropped onto hard surfaces, such as concrete. Also, how to keep the phone in a safe area so it does not break.
4 Q. What do you like in a good speaker, such as its functions?
A. A speaker, of course, needs to have a near perfect sound quality and it should be easy to use, like if the buttons on the
device are easily recognisable even when you cannot see the them.
Analysis: From this, I can tell that joggers want a speaker that has a perfect sound quality that should also reflect on the
design and functions of the device. This also shows me that the buttons and the shape on the device should be easily
recognisable.
5 Q. If could could design an audio product of your choice, what would you put on it and why?
A. If anything, I would add a number of things that would work for me. For example, the device should be loud and is able to
be heard easily over other sounds, it should be lightweight so people like me can carry the device with no problems like it
weighing me down
Analysis: Due to the customer’s reply, the audio product would need to have further design, where the device can be heard
over other loud noises in the vicinity and that it should be lightweight with an ergonomic shape to keep it in an area where it
is comfortable.
6 Q. And finally, how do you think a product like this would attract people to buy it?
A. I think that many things will attract people to this idea, but it does depend on what the person might like. You may have
to keep it simple, like certain colours and designs on parts of the player. Maybe even give the device a comfortable shape to
feel nice when the person is using it.
Analysis: Here, I can tell that if one person likes a certain design, then a number of people may like separate things on the
device. With this in mind, different devices may either have a neutral colour or a range of colours to appear fashionable.
Here, I am interviewing a 36 year old man who, in his spare time, goes jogging to keep fit. I have asked
questions relating to the context of my research and how they have answered to these questions.

Deconstruction of a speaker:
Here is my speaker that I have taken apart for research. This is what it looked like
before I started to dismantled, where it has a design to look like a monkey. This
shows that the speaker is child friendly, allowing it to be aimed at a younger
audience. At the back of the speaker, the ports can be easily seen, due to how it is
small and that the bass and tweeter can be seen through it. The display, which is
basically an on/off button and a charger slot, is easy to find and the aux lead
connecting the speaker to the device product, which is easy to see due to how it is
on the outside. However, the negatives of this speaker is that it is very basic, such
as it can only be connected with the wire from the speaker and not from
Bluetooth. Also, the speaker is small so that the sound is not as loud as other
larger speakers, where it could be able to project music farther. What I have learnt
from the whole product is that the speaker seems to be attractive to the eye and
that it is able to work very well.
Before:
Here, the speaker has been split into two due
to the device cracking in a vice. This was a
problem due to how the screws and adhesive
kept the speaker securely together. Inside this
part of the speaker, you can see all of the
wiring and components, able to show how the
speaker works. Here, most of the wiring is
connected to the circuit board, where parts
are leading to the battery, the lead to connect
to a phone and a screw securely tightened to
the display of the speaker at the bottom,
where the on/off button and the USB port are
located.
In the other half of the speaker I have taken
apart, the actual sound system can be seen.
This is where the bass and the tweeter are
located, inside the magnet. It has been
tightly sealed by four screws, which were
too small for me to take out. This shows
that the speaker should be protected and
hard to get to, making sure it does not fall
apart or out of the device. I can see that the
speaker has two sides to it, where one is
able to increase the sound volume due to
how it reflect off the magnet.
Here, I have taken out the wiring and
the circuit board of the speaker. Due to
this, the battery can easily now be seen.
There was a single component that
acted as an adhesive to the interior
wiring, connecting the battery to the
circuit board and the display of the
speaker. This was able to be used as a
charger due to the USB port easily
accessible. I have learnt from this that
the battery can be connected through
the circuit toward the USB, helping me
to have an idea on using a charger in my
design. In the last image, all of the
pieces of the speaker can be seen,
including the exterior moulding
protecting the interior. In total, I have
learnt that the speaker used to work
very well for a small design, helping me
understand that a speaker can be
compact and portable enough to still be
able to play loud enough music.
After:

Clip to connect
to phone/
clothing

Modelling
Here is a cardboard and MDF
wood model of the contraption in
my device. It shows how the
speaker will be able to extend and
contract, where the blocks have
notches for the rings to clip to.
When taken off, the rings can
smoothly move for the cardboard
tube to go inside of the device.
From this, I have learnt to make
the rings and strips of plastic on
the exterior to have notches that
match size to clip into each other,
making it easier to put together
and take apart.
The Styrofoam model above shows my design of the
device I have designed for my target audience. It will
have a majority of a circular shape and that it will need
to be made from two separate parts. I used it because it
was easy to cut and curve, which is opposite to the real
speaker I am going to make. I have learnt that an MDF
mould will have to be turned into a semi-spherical shape
for the shade to be a sphere and split into two parts.
The parts at the front will be imbedded into the front of
the speaker because it will be smoother and to make it
easier for the controls to be used due to the indent.
The MDF mould is an example of what the plastic would
turn out to look, but will be shortened down and sanded
down too become more curved. The mould in the
picture has a flat surface unlike what the other side will
have due to how a clip or suction pad will be put onto it.
It is also there to be comfortable for the user. From this,
I have learnt that the mould will need layers, either two
or three, depending on what side will be made first.

Final Design/ Evaluation
CAD Design of the speaker:
Dimensional Drawings

Functional Design 1:
This design has been made to assist the elderly around a household,
mainly focusing on their balance and stability. If follows most of the
specification on the lines of mobility, such as being upright, large handles,
comfortable and compact, etc. I think that this design could be made with
a semi-high standard finish, due to how the creation of the product and its
function may be a little complicated to complete. This product will be able
to solve the problem of mobility around the house and even in public at
certain points, and also will help the user with balance and stability. The
practicality of the product will be judged on how it can grip onto objects
both in the house and in most public areas, and how it can support the
weight of the user, and that it could work with some sort of gear system
inside of the device. The design may be limited to only a few areas, such as
around the house or in buildings due to how it needs to grip an object, but
will be easy for the user due to its largeness and comfortability of the
product.
Specification Has it
been
met?
- The design should be able to help
keep the user upright and balanced.
- Large handles to restrict pain the user
feels.
Yes
Yes
- The design should be able to collapse
on itself or be able to be stored with
little to no struggle.
Maybe
- The design I am thinking of making
will be able to be influenced by
existing products, so it may include a
stable base and comfortable,
ergonomic grips to compliment the
users hand size.
Yes
- The design will be able to work in
hilly areas, such as the product being
compact enough to fit in a house.
- The design will be altered by hand to
store or change the appearance to fit
in smaller areas.
No
Maybe
- Product should have adjustable
height to compliment posture of the
elderly user.
- Grips and stable frame to help in all
weather, especially rain.
Yes
Yes
- Product should be durable but
lightweight for the user to lift.
- Design should be ergonomic and
anthropometric to be useful for the
user
Yes
Yes

been
met?
feels.
Maybe
Yes
Yes
users hand size.
Yes
in smaller areas.
No
Yes
elderly user.
Yes
Yes
user
Yes
Yes
This design has been developed in order to help the user on surfaces and heights which are harder to scale, like hills or slippery
ground. Even though it follows most of the specifications, it does stray a bit from the original mobility idea, but still helps in the
overall zone with getting to harder to reach areas. I think that this design will be of a fair difficulty to make due to how it consists
of simple shapes, but with certain additions such as the grip for the user to step on and the foldable legs that will go inside of
themselves. However, the way it will work, such as the mechanism for it to slide onto itself will help the user in making it easier to
store and carry. This product will be able to solve the problems of reaching a higher elevation and to help make a sturdy and safe
platform to stand on. The practicality of the design will depend on where and when the product is used, such as hills or uneven
surfaces, and the length of which the user would like to reach a certain area. The materials used will have to be light, in order for
the user to carry it with ease, but also have durability and stability within it, so making sure the legs are spread evenly and work
properly. The design can be used at any place where the user has to ascend or even descend from certain heights, like getting
on/off a bus, and being compact will help with fitting into tighter spaces.

been
met?
feels.
Yes
Yes
No
users hand size.
Yes
in smaller areas.
Maybe
Yes
elderly user.
Yes
Yes
user
Maybe
Yes
This design has been developed in order to help the user with balance when in public and much easier movement all around. The
specifications that are being followed are a little off, due to how it is a large design, but further development could allow the
product to be more compact and easier to store. I think that this design will be difficult, not only due to how the creation of the
centre and the handle will be a main factor, but the legs which will raise may be a problem that can be solved with a lock or loose
clipping to determine which position is easier and more useful. The rear of the design will be easy to do due to how it is a foldable
stock to put more items onto it. The interior of the base will also be hollow to keep shopping and such inside of the product and the
bottom of the product will be able to stay stable when it is lowered. This product will be made in order to help order to help with
balance and stability when moving in public and in more private areas. Also, it will help with storing products and to help with
keeping comfortable due to the large handles, being ergonomic and matching the user’s anthropometrics, both in height and body
shape (hands, width, etc.). The practicality of the design will be judged on how it well it works in most areas, but will be seen very
useful on the more smooth surfaces, like roads and pavement. It may work on more bumpy and hilly places, but the wheels will be a
problem. However, this is why the stable grip on the bottom of the design is useful, because of how it can be lowered in order for
the user to stop the wheels from rolling the product away. The materials will be mostly a lightweight metal for the spine area, being
strong and durable, and also for the legs increase its stability. The body of the product will be a more smoother, aesthetic
appearance where HIPS or even carbon fibre can be used to still be strong and very light, where it can be printed on with certain
patterns that would attract the elderly.

Development of designs:
Here are some 3D CAD models of a design which I have created for the
elderly use. It is for my step-ladder type design, where it will be much
like the pictures below. The slide mechanism is shown and how it may
be placed. There is also the idea of the steps stacking onto each other
and how they are able to be compact so it can be stored. It also shows
the placement of the handles in a suitable area so the elderly user may
not trip and get a better grip on the project.
These are some more computer models of the design that I am leaning
towards making. It has the same properties of a trolley, being able to hold
items, but will support the user’s weight and the legs can spread to increase
the stability and balance of the product. They will also have caster wheels to
allow the product to move with ease and little limitations due to their size.
The handle has been changed due to how it will be a more comfortable and
useful part to create, being ergonomically curved to fit in the users hand.
However, the CAD model is only a concept and changes will probably be made
in order to benefit the user or to make the design work to a more sufficient
standard.

Progress so far:
Here, my mobility product for the elderly is still under-going construction. At this time it has the base, the handle
connected to two stems in the centre of the base, which was an old bin, and the legs which are located in a tripod
fashion. The legs all have caster wheels on the bottom to allow easy movement for the user. The handle is able to
slide to different heights in order to match the users, but is not developed to a full standard so it is not able to
lock in place yet. The stems have been riveted into the interior of the bin but can be removed in order to be
worked upon. Their will be further features and improvements which will be added, such as a mechanism within
the bin to carry objects and to raise/ lower them in order to take them out and store them.
The legs have been
brazed together, with
two separate steel
panels on each
surface on the legs to
connect to the
exterior of the bin
and the wheels. The
main part of the leg is
also made from steel
and when attached to
the base, can support
a good amount of
weight, being
resistant to most
force.

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