Redesigning Radius BZ1 is a sponsored project by Industrial Scientific Corporation focusing on their gas monitoring devices
ISC’s current devices are amongst the top of the market, but lack consideration of comfort and visual brand. I’m proposing a compact and modular vision to address this.
Skills
User Research
User Research
Physical Modelling
Rapid Prototyping
Solidworks CAD
Keyshot Visualization
Team
John Henley
Shaoting Yan
Sponsored by
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John Henley
Shaoting Yan
Sponsored by
2023
Observed Painpoints
01 Storage
Create stackable footprint for optimized storage
02 Accessible
Improve ease of access to key touchpoints
03 Portable
Protect internal components in transportation
Research
Visiting Industrial Scientific to get a hands-on look at their products
Learning from engineers and user researchers about common complaints and weak points in design
Learning from engineers and user researchers about common complaints and weak points in design
Form Inspirations
Compact and approachable for comfortable transportation
Quick concept sketches exploring different ways of combining a compact size for portability, modular form for tight storage, and increased height for visibility
Final Concept
with 2 modes (compact and extended), for transportation and deployment
Interim Review with ISC
Mid-project presentation with engineers and researchers from
Industrial Scientific to validate our design proposals
Industrial Scientific to validate our design proposals
Form Refinement
From here, my main focus was to develop my overall form and work out details and mechanics
Prototyping using foamcore mockups and functional 3D prints
01
Foamcore models for size and proportion confirmation
Foamcore models for size and proportion confirmation
02
1/3 scale 3D print to test fit of moving components
1/3 scale 3D print to test fit of moving components
03
Final full-scale print for concept validation and executive presentations
Final full-scale print for concept validation and executive presentations
Screen UI Update
Moved screen location for easier viewing and updated UI design to prioritize key information
