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1、Steve Nichols industrial designer interaction designer . design research . design thinker Convoy - laundry basket Innovative problem solving Applying appropriate technology User research Teachers Pet - 48:2 design Team leadership Time management Medbox - medical product rental service System/service
2、 design Design research Empathic research Concepting Prototyping and testing Social impact Ribbon - hand shower Relationship between form and function Copula - future home phone system Interaction design Human factors and the interface Contents Convoy Improving the laundry basket Problem Doing laund
3、ry is a frustrating process. What are the most common issues, and how can they be resolved? Identifying problems - whats wrong? Clothes are not the only thing involved in the process of doing laundry Lack of portability is a major problem in areas of both convenience and safety What about the people
4、 who need to travel to a laundromat to do laundry? Quantitative study - “survey says.” Most people are unhappy with the performance of their laundry basket. Carrying a full laundry basket down the stairs is a difficult task (especially for females) Of all surveys conducted, females were overrepresen
5、ted in the “dissatisfied with your laundry basket” category Interview 1 “My old laundry basket had wheels, but they broke.” “The shape of my laundry basket cuts into my hands. It has no handles.” She has to carry her laundry from the second floor of her house, to the basement every time she does lau
6、ndry Interview 2 “My laundry basket is half my size.” “I wish my laundry basket could walk itself down the stairs.” “I wish my laundry basket had some sort of detachable timer. I always forget about my laundry, and leave it sitting in the washer or dryer for too long.” Laundry basket exploration wit
7、h a focus on portability, versatility, and ease of use Innovation born out of necessity In some of the developing world, it has long been a common practice to transport water in a small barrel balanced on the top of ones head. This method is inefficient, difficult for the carrier, and can also cause
8、 long- term damage to the neck and spine. The Hippo water roller was an invention that solved this problem with an innovative application of appropriate technology. A simple handle attached the the axis of a barrel is what makes up one Hippo water roller. The right application of appropriate technol
9、ogy is what inspired the form and function of the Convoy laundry basket. Inspiration Hippo water roller: by Pettie Petzer and Johan Jonker Convoy Portable laundry basket How to use Convoy Handles on ends allows for lifting and quick moving Safe for use on stairsWalk your loads of laundry to the laun
10、dromat with a free hand How Convoy works Handle nests into the baskets body Tow handle rotates freely around a track mechanism in the body, allowing Convoy to roll as you pull. Polyester mesh top Rubber rolling pad Aluminum zipper Polymer wheels Injection molded polymer body Polymer tow rings Polyme
11、r wheels Polymer tracks Plastic co-molded handle Parts assembly Teachers Pet/48:2 Sponsored team design competition 48 hours to design 24 concepts 48:2 Team design competition Sponsor: HON Office Furniture Team name: Design Intervention 9 Members: 3 Senior leaders, 3 Junior helpers, 2 eager Sophomor
12、es, 1 graduate student Design Brief: 48 hours to design 24 different concepts for educational furniture of the future. These furniture concepts are to enhance the education experience for both students and teachers. Each concept board should contain a digitally rendered sketch along with supporting
13、illustrations and text to help tell the story. 24 concept boards are to be 11”x14” printed and mounted on foam board. Weekend Schedule We have 48 hours. lets begin We begin with a team meeting and establish a plan of attack. Defining our goals, strategy, and our individual roles within the design te
14、am. We have a quick brainstorming session while the initial briefing is fresh in our minds. We exchange ideas and search for inspiration. Divide into smaller groups and do some active research. Travel to office supply stores, take pictures, interview students, teachers, and janitors. Review ideas an
15、d select some concepts to further refine. We continue to brainstorm, but always keep our end goal in mind. Hours of sketching and concept refining. Sleep is on the schedule, but not for Seniors tonight. We push through the night. With everyone working in their team role, we get on pace to finish our
16、 concept boards right on time. 48 hours, and 24 concepts later. The representatives from our sponsor show up for a quick presentation of our progress, and to give some feedback. After some great feedback, its back to work for the team. With some new found inspiration and direction, the end is in sight. A last minute check to make sure no concept is left out. Its time for the finishing touches before printing. The 24 concept boards are printed, mounted and ready for HON. Of
