Summary
Inspired by Michael Graves’ playful forms and optimistic color language, Sundae was created to make the workspace feel joyful again.
Deliverables
Fully functional lamp, poster & brochure.
Fully functional lamp, posters & brochure.
Timeline
3 weeks
3 weeks
DESIGN CHALLENGE
How might we translate the iconic, playful, human-centered design language of Michael Graves into a new lighting device?
How might we translate the iconic, playful, human-centered design language of Michael Graves into a new lighting device?
Studied his principles. Developed my own.
Studied his principles. Developed my own.
FAMILIARITY
FAMILIARITY
The design should reference something old to create something new.
The design should reference something old to create something new.
CLARITY
CLARITY
Usability should be clear, not abstract.
Usability should be clear, not abstract.
ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY
The form should be simple and easy to use.
The form should be simple and easy to use.
Concept Development
Concept Development
Rapid sketching allowed me to test ideas early, fail fast, and converge on the strongest directions.
Rapid sketching allowed me to test ideas early, fail fast, and converge on the strongest directions.
Final Direction
Final Direction
Colored Touchpoints
Colored Touchpoints
Color was essential to communicating interaction zones.
Much like Graves, I wanted to include color blocking, and assign each color to a meaning. The blue was on parts where you could visibly see the wire/where electricity flowed through. The coral was to indicate that the arm folds in, and the ivory was so that the other two colors could pop.
Understanding Engineering
Understanding Engineering
The structure was not hollow, so I cut the light puck wire, routed it through the body, and soldered it back together to maintain functionality. To support the weight of the moving arm, I used a torque hinge.
To support the weight of the moving hand, I decided to use a torque hinge. I cut the wire of the light puck I was using, put it through the structure, then soldered the two pieces back together.
Final
Final
I created an ice cream themed booth to present the final piece!
I created an ice cream themed booth to present the final piece!
Casio.
A breakdown of the Casio A16WA-1.
Recorded.
A microphone you wear like jewelry.