09.17.2020
To the left is an orthographic drawing of my phone, an iPhone 8 plus. It includes top, side, and bottoms views, and the measurements for the screen (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), the phone body (horizontal, vertical, depth), the home button/camera array casing (horizontal, vertical), the volume/power/ringer buttons (vertical), and the thunderbolt port (horizontal).
The Google Glass Rapid Prototyping Video by Tom Chi touched on an essential part of prototyping: that it needs to be fast, and doesn’t need to be perfect. He mentioned how the Google glass, a high-tech innovation, had its first prototype created in one day using common items such as a clothes hanger. It was far from the final product, not very functional, and rather ugly, but it was an excellent first prototype: it conveyed the idea for the product, and was created in extremely limited time.
09.20.2020
Design challenge constraints
- The stand should be lightweight. Heavy accessories are not enjoyable to carry around.
- The stand should not be much larger than the device.
- The stand should be a basic color, such as black, white, or grey.
Problem statement
My client wants a stand to prop up their iPhone 8+ on their desk while doing work, allowing them to easily access email, music, and iMessage without switching away from the documents on their computer. The stand will also raise and angle the phone to provide a suitable angle for the phone’s camera if the client needs to access Zoom, FaceTime, or a similar video-centered service while at their desk. The stand will also be lightweight and roughly the size of the device, for simple storage and transport, but will have some extra room in case a similar-sized phone (using current measurements, an iPhone 7+ through the planned iPhone 12 series) needs to use the stand.
09.29.2020
Final Phone Stand Design
I went for a basic design that supported the phone without having too many extra parts or details. The slanted piece is perfect for placing the phone down at a suitable angle, with a buffer to keep it from sliding away. The top of the back is tilted at the same angle as the base to allow the phone to rest on it, providing extra support.
09.30.2020
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Video focuses on how technological advancement has accelerated over the past few decades, becoming embedded in our everyday lives. From smart phones to artificial intelligence to neurological implants, technology has, is, and will change the way we interact with the world.
Pencil Holder Sketches
10.09.2020
Final Pencil Holder Design
In the end, I followed the general shape of idea 3: an L-shaped container. However, I made two small tweaks to the design, adding a half-height middle wall and a divider in the back compartment. This allowed for a designated eraser (and similar item) area, and for pencils/pens/etc. to stand up better.
10.11.2020
Design Challenge Constraints
- The lamp should be durable.
- The lamp’s internals should be accessible (for changing components).
- The lamp should not be too wide (so it can fit on a desk)
- The lamp should have tasteful design (for viewing pleasure).
Problem Statement
The client (myself) wants a desk lamp capable of lighting their work area without taking up too much space. The lamp should be lightweight, small (not much wider than a light bulb), and tastefully designed for appealing integration into the work environment. The lamp structure will have holes for connecting to USB-C and USB-3 ports from the outside, allowing for easy powering and software updates.
Sketches
10.20.2020
The current Rhino model, a switch-enabled lightbulb, and my final drawing for the lamp project.
10.23.2020
Problem Statement
The lamp should be not much larger than the lightbulb+switch itself, so it can fit comfortably on a desk. The light should also be adequately shaded so it does not hurt the eyes of the person working at the desk.
11.02.2020
Current Rhino design. Contains a base, body, and pieces to hold the lightbulb in place.
11.08.2020
Final Project
For my final project, I wanted to make something that involved all the Rhino utilities and design methods we have used so far, while still being applicable in my every-day life.
The project should:
- Be complex enough to show understanding of Rhino.
- Simple enough to be designed and assembled in two weeks.
- Related to something I do most days.
A project I believe fulfills these requirements is ping pong paddles. They involve multiple shapes (the handle, paddle, and connector), types of connections (connecting the parts of the handle together, and to the paddle), is relatively straightforward, and involves something I like (ping pong).
11.18.2020
Final Project Progress
The design has not needed to be reconsidered, and has progressed normally. However, there is one issue: since the paddle is only embedded one inch into the handle, it is potentially not strong enough to withstand a heavy blow.
To resolve this, the cut into the paddles was made a bit deeper, and significant durability improvements have already been observed.
11.20.2020
Final Project
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The paddles have been sanded down to remove residue from the gluing process and scratches from shaping, and are finished.
Lamp Project
After a delay due to, first, the laser cutter being occupied and, second, the final project taking priority, the pieces for the lamp have been cut out and assembled.
A last minute design change, converting the design from using 0.13 inch-thick wood to 0.22 inch thick, occurred to increase the stability of the lamp due to its size and weight distribution.