4. Whats the Problem?
Low Cost High Cost
Accessories
Large EquipmentCurrent products
Area of Opportunity
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Accessories
Medium sized
Implements
Large Equipment
Area of
Opportunity
Carrying out daily physical therapy at home is a discouraging activity and does not
involve correct exercise techniques.
The physical therapy market does not cater to the home setting.
Osteoarthritis affects the function or structure of the affected tissues in between joints
that increasingly deteriorate over time due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices.
Osteoarthritis affects nearly 27 million Americans. That total grows higher with age
and is predicted to increase in the Baby Boomer generation.
physical Therapy
Hip Osteoarthritis
5. Gathering Insights
Observations Interviews Surveys
Patients
spouse Doctor
physical therapy clinic
patient Home
spouse and doctor comments:
Patient home therapy problems:
- lack motivation
- Question themselves
- Trouble finding time
- No effective equipment
- Distractions
- Assistant supervision
- Wide range of exercise techniques
- Broad selection of equipment
- Patients learn what exercises work best for
them at the clinic
- Patients complain of depression
- Spouse sees daily struggle to lead a normal life
- Motivate the patient
- Assure the patient
- Ease the process
- Limited exercises
- Limited equipment (appropriation)
- Lazy & careless
Survey identified a need to:
Form and technique
are careless. Less
effective exercise.
Crawled on floor to
tie stretch band to
the table leg. Band
causes discomfort.
Needs to hold the
door to keep from
swaying.
Space is cramped
and range of
motion is decreased.
21 3 4
"I FELT UNMOTIVATED, it was
hard to think that some simple exercise I
could do at home would really help me."
"LIMITED RESOURCES at
home. QUESTION YOURSELF
if you are doing the work outs correctly."
Key patient Comments:
6. Concept Ideation
Motivation Awareness Availability
Concepts that give the patient motivation by providing
them with therapy specific equipment, reward systems,
and/or immediate feedback.
The chosen concept is a stool that can be used to conduct
exercises, blends in to its environment, and holds a
purpose to its user.
Concepts that provide exercise technique awareness to
the user in the form of barriers, diagrams/guides, and/or
feedback.
The chosen concept utilizes an awareness factor of
creating barriers for the user to conduct an exercise within
which limits movement and assures correct technique.
These concpets provide the
benefits of large exercise
equipment in a condensed
form, making them availabile
for users at home.
7. Form Inspiration
- Multi-Surface Interaction
- Color Breaks, Materials and Finishes
- Overlapping Sections, Offset/Inner
- Colors, Ques and Accents
8. Concept Refinement
mini mockup
Full size mockup
The chosen concept is a stool that can be used to conduct exercises.
it creates barriers for the user to conduct exercises within to assure
correct technique.
9. final Design
A home physical therapy aid
for patients with osteoarthritis.
it is a configurable guide
that an osteoarthritis patient
uses to conduct physical therapy
exercises. It provides barriers that
assure correct technique
& increase exercise
effectiveness. as a result, these
become incentives to motivate the
user. It also functions as a typical
stool, fairly unnoticed by guests.
Physical Therapy Stool
10. Leg Kicks
- Patient lays on their side and kicks top leg forward
and backward
Leg Pulls
- Band is placed around leg and patient moves leg
side to side
Leg Extentions
- Band is placed around leg and patient moves
leg front to back
Leg Lifts
- Patient stands holding cushion in open position
and moves leg in and out
Circles
- Patient places foot inside circular opening and
moves leg in circular motion
Leg Press
- Bands are wrapped around the stool frames and
patient pushes their leg
11. Light Weight
Easy to Carry
Rubber Pads
removeable
cushion
band storage
4xresistance
additive stretch band systemFeatures
Each band is made of synthetic rubber with a steel clip.
The addition of each band increases the resistance
12. Exploded View
Braces adhered to plastic in manufacturing.
Fastened to cross braces with bolts by user.
Gas Assist, Injection
Molded Polypropylene
Aluminum Braces
14. Whats the Problem?
Cables are wires that carry electric signals from one audio component to another. e.g.
from guitar to amp. Many are needed for a 4 piece band.
cluttered cables
The guitar gear market does not promote wireless technology
to the average player, though it is widely used by professionals.
Playing guitar involves a lot of equipment that can be unorganized in and out of use
and its transportation is a hassle.
Unorganized Gear
Equipment like pedal boards and guitar stands are products that offer a crude
attempt to organize guitar gear on the market. they also typically add to required
parts and clutter.
15. Gathering Insights
key user findings: key organizational findings:
- Equipment gets placed wherever it can fit
- cluttered with accessories
- Guitars not in cases
- Black & chrome equipment
- Attempted organization methods need
improvement (shelving, containers, boxes,
pedal boards, stands)
- Extensive setup time
- scattered mess of cables from
3 guitars
- Amps and guitar cases stacked and piled,
cases become useless
- Hassle of transport leads to more
equipment and clutter being left behind
- Tradition & Culture - Bonding experience
"Take pedalboard and disconnect every pedal/
power supply, annoying! otherwise all
pedals lose their power."
"I leave my cords and interface on the
ground near my amp and they get super
tangled."
"Worst part is trying to sort and keep track of
cables."
Key player Comments:
User Observation Gear Observation Surveys
16. Form Inspiration
- Black and Natural Wood colors
- Color Pops - Green, Orange
- Wood and other Natural Finishes
- Chamfered, Seamless and Recessed Parts
17. Quick Exploration Quick idea generation exploring a wide range of systems and sculptural
elements. Later refined in Solidworks.
18. Concept Ideation The chosen concept redesigns the guitar case to include new uses. This concept
lead to a full brand of new products.
- Concepts that redesign, improve, and/or introduce new features to existing products.product renew
- Concepts that organize equipment and accesories on the wall, serving as wall art.wall organizer
- Concepts that are new furniture designs specifically for guitar players and their gear.Furniture
19. Concept progression
1:4 scale mockups
product arrangement
Concept broadened to become new guitar gear brand
Includes redesigns of Guitar Case, Amplifier, Effects Pedals, and Pedal Board
- All utilizing wireless tech
20. Brand Language Ideation of brand design elements that include shape, color, material, trim, and
knob placement for the Guitar Case, Amplifier, and Pedal Board.
21. final design
a cordless system of
products that gives freedom to the
guitar player.
featuring a dual use guitar case/
organizational display, a streamlined
pedal system, & a dual use amplifier/
pedal board case.
22. The Case
The top half removes and rests in the bottom to become a
guitar display. The case features a hinge & clasp mechanism.
The pedals utilize a 5 pin
connection method (2 for
power and 3 for sound
transfer) This eliminates the
need for input & output jacks
and patch cables. The board
has its own battery source
and can hold up to 10 pedals.
The pedals use traditional
foot stomp buttons.
The Pedal system
23. Pedal storageThe AMp
The pedal board slides into
the amp's cavity for storage
and transport. This allows
the user to carry all their
equipment in one trip.
Tracks are located on the
inside of the amp and pegs
are on the pedal board to
guide the board into place.
The wide, shallow knobs allow
for 1 finger to easily adjust
settings. The recessed handle
allows the amp to become a
comfortable seating surface.
The angled bottom allows to
user to tilt the amp back to
project the sound upward
towards the player.
24. The Setup
The guitar case creates an epicenter for equipment and
provides organization.
1. The case becomes a display/hanger to show off the guitar.
2. The amp lies in the spot next to the guitar.
3. The pedal board lies beside the case because it is moved
and used during play.
Rock Wirelessly
1. A guitar with a built-in bluetooth transmitter transmits sound
waves to the pedal board's reviever.
2. The pedal board recieves the transmittion and alters the
sound via the effects pedals. It then transmits the waves to
the amp's reciever.
3. The amp recieves the radio waves and amplifies the sound.
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27. Whats the Problem?
Clean water is not easily accessable while camping or hiking.
Light and water are two elements that can be merged to create a breakthrough
product for the Coleman brand. Water and a diffused plastic container with an
ultraviolet light creates ambient lighting and bacteria killing purification.
clean Water
Coleman Company, Inc. specializes in outdoor recreation products, especially
camping gear. It was founded by William Coffin Coleman, who began selling gasoline
pressure lamps in 1900. Coleman is currently owned by Jarden Corporation.
fading brand
With shifts between ownership, Coleman lost contact with their brand and began
making lower quality products that lack brand language and heritage.
28. ReBranding
Current user profile:
new target user:
millennials
New Brand identity
Aesthetic Characteristics:
- Rugged & Durable
- Modern & Clean feel
- Brushed metal finishes
- Trapezoidal theme
- Incorporates new logo
Goals:
- Intuitive callouts achieved by use of color
- Easily cleaned, no deep crevices
Ages: 32-45 - Family Size: 4+
Income: $50k-$80k
Participate in road trips or tent camping
Ages: 18-30 - Family Size: 1-2
Income: $20k - $40k
Participate in day trips or weekend camping
A freshened color scheme maintains the
Coleman brand history but has a greater
appeal to Millennials.
- Secondary colors
- Black accents
- Color options available
User Research Visual Language Color
29. Concept Ideation Concepts focus on ideas that make sense for the new target user and their
camping experience such as storage, cleaning, lighting, and around the campfire.
30. Concept Refinement Water held in a diffused plastic container in combination with ultraviolet
light creates ambient lighting and bacteria killing purification.
31. Final Design
Coleman
Lumin
a rugged water bottle that holds
the Coleman heritage of providing
campsite lighting.
It features an UltraViolet light
that purifies water and can be
used as a lantern at night.
32. The light
20 ounces of water
purifies in 60 seconds
The spout folds seamlessly coleman color options
Ultraviolet LED light Kills:
99.9 % of bacteria
99.99 % of viruses
99.9 % of protozoan cysts
simple assemblylantern
34. Whats the Goal?
Opportunity
A steam shower is a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces
water vapor that is dispersed around a person’s body. Steam showers offer
health benefits and often include aromatherapy features. Unit prices range from
$2,000-$4,000. The size and price of a shower enclosure with the steam generator
installation prevents them from becoming a common home product.
steam shower
Current Panasonic spa products include: Facial Ionic Steamer, Towel Spa, Eye Spa,
Steam Foot Spa, Scalp Massager, Face & Hair Ionizer, & Leg Massager.
home spa
Create a product that expands on Panasonic's current home spa product line.
35. Concept Ideation
Concepts range from steam and heat features to aromatherapy pods.
I also Ideated the placement of the product in the bathroom and bathtub, taking into consideration
water and power sources. The chosen concept is a wall mounted appliance that has its own water
container and plugs into an outlet.
Product placementProduct functions & features
36. - Organic Forms
- Simple Material Combinations
- Color - White, Black, Gray, Tan
- Material Finish - Shiny, Dull, Rough
Inspiration
38. final design
Steam Spa
a personal bathroom
shower steamer.
It provides the benefits &
relaxation of a steam shower
in the comfort of your own home.
39. screen water level steam vent
Holds 2 gallons of water that provides
30 minutes of steam. Takes 5 minutes to begin steaming.
mounts to the wall
cover hinges down
water container removes
41. Whats the Problem?
A college apartment living room is small and can be cluttered with
other furniture. This includes a couch, chairs, lamps, coffee table, TV, and other
organizational furniture. My piece of furniture needs to optimize the space available
and potentially hold multiple uses.
small space
The users are young adults/college students ages 18-30. They work long nights with
lots of supplies including a laptop, books, papers, and food.
Need a comfortable place to work in their living room.
late nights
The amount of materials involved in late night working and studying in a non-school
setting makes for a cluttered and frustrating environment.
42. Concept Ideation
Concepts focus around ideas that utilize vertical space with a slim form, give
an option to bring the surface closer to your lap, and/or utilize space by adding
more shelving.
44. Concept Refinement The option to bring a surface closer to your lap would be most
effective for my user.
45. Final Design
a coffee table with 2 surface
levels.
The shelf features a hinge
system that allows for a smooth
and parallel lifting motion. This
provides the user a comfortable
work surface for late night
studying, that can also be quickly
stowed underneath the table
to keep supplies out of the way.
Mente
47. 1:5 scale Mock-up Mente is built out of alternating one inch thick Catalpa and Siberian Elm pieces. The legs are built out of 8 gauge
aluminum fastened together with rivets. Each section of legs slide over the wood surface and is then joined by 8 bolts.
The hinge system is made by Temax Hardware.
