2. PackRat is a utility knife designed to streamline packaginig and
many other tasks. In order to make jobs more organized, it combines
simple features, such as a handle-guard, carabiner, and a slot for
storing a marker.
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PackRat
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Problem Packing is a stressful process. It is difficult to organize items efficiently and easy to
absent-mindedly misplace tools. This confusion is exacerbated by needing to
keep track of various tools, such as tape, knives, and markers.
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Sketch Models Foam and 3-D printed mock-ups were used to evaluate how to
contain the necessary mechanical components while still being
ergonomic for a wide range of users.
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PipeLine is a three-dimensional game designed to be easy
to learn but difficult to master. It has simple rules that can
be explained within minutes, but has a myriad of different
ways in which players can best each other.
PipeLine
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PipeLine utilizes a customizable board that consists of interlocking
Tiles. This gives users a new experience in each game. It also allows
younger players to use the game as a simple building toy, without
the need to worry about following any pre-determined rules.
Sketching
Stacking tiles
Dovetails interlock
Each connection = 1 point
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Gameplay Players take turns connecting pieces to their pipe networks. Every
time a player’s network makes a connection to the board, that player
gains a point and new pieces to expand his or her network. When no
more pieces can be placed, the player whose network has the most
connections to the board wins.
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Variety PipeLine utilizes a variety of pieces that players can use to build a
network. Every time a player scores a point, that player earns a new
random piece that can be used to gain control of the board.
14. Calypso is a printer designed for a small home office. It uses a horizontal
format which allows it to print sheets as wide as eleven inches.
The printer is also equipped with a stationary scanner built into the
feeding system, which is controlled by a pop-up touch screen.
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Calypso
15. The printer is wide can fold down to reduce its height. When
a page needs to be scanned or a heavier weight paper
needs to be printed, the input tray can be angled upwards.
Features
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Can print as wide as 11”.Stationary scanner built
inside feeding system.
Extending tray for larger paper sizes.Feeding tray pivots to print
heavy weight papers.
