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
My Role: The Current Radius BZ1
Industrial Scientific’s Area Monitor that tracks gas contents and warns nearby workers of dangerous levels using bright LEDs and a loud alarm.
I was tasked to redesign the Radius BZ1 to improve usability and maintain a cohesive brand language.
Industrial Scientific’s Area Monitor that tracks gas contents and warns nearby workers of dangerous levels using bright LEDs and a loud alarm.
I was tasked to redesign the Radius BZ1 to improve usability and maintain a cohesive brand language.
Observed Painpoints
01 Inefficient Storage
Large footprint + cone design takes up uneccessary space in storage
Large footprint + cone design takes up uneccessary space in storage
02 Uncomfortable Access
Low height causes the need to crouch for key touchpoints
Low height causes the need to crouch for key touchpoints
03 Transport Damage
Exposed components get damaged the most during transport
Proposal
A new Radius BZ1 highlighting a hexagonal profile for compact storage, and extendable shell for increased height and ruggedness
01
Optimized StorageLeverage a hexagonal profile to maximize storage space
02
Adaptable UseDual-state design: compact size for portability, and extended height for easy touchpoints access
03
Integrated FeaturesIncorporated LED strips along rim to signal gas level status
04
Improved Screen InterfaceMoved screen location for easier viewing and updated UI design to prioritize key information
01
Research
Visiting Industrial Scientific to get hands-on and learn from engineers and user researchers about common complaints and weak points in design
Product Breakdown
How is the current Radius BZ1 made and what is the typical user journey
02
Form Inspirations
Compact and approachable for comfortable transportation
Ideation
Sketches and quick foam models
01 AccordianExtendable rubber center to add height when deployed, collapsed for transport
02 Case
Carry-bag profile that can be mounted flat or flipped wider for ground deployment
03 Cart
Wheeled base with handle for pulling around, extendable center for increase height
Chosen Concept: Interlock
Mirrored locking form with 2 modes (compact and extended), for transportation and deployment
03
Interim Review with ISC
Mid-project presentation with engineers and researchers from Industrial Scientific to validate our design proposals
04
Form Refinement
Sketching out trim details, bumpers, and part/color breaks
Maintaining Industrial Scientific’s brand language
Solidworks Refinement
Focusing on refining details and proportions
Creating a working rotation mechanism
Focusing on refining details and proportions
Creating a working rotation mechanism
3D-printed parts for assembly
Testing functionality and fit with 1/3 scale model before commiting to a full-scale print
Final Model for Industrial Scientific
Model is filled, sanded, and spray painted
Assembled with screws
Model is filled, sanded, and spray painted
Assembled with screws
