Spring 2018
With one critical rule, no glue or tape allowed.
Class: Design Foundations
Tools: E-flute cardboard, Pencil, X-Acto knife,
Ruler, Paper, Scissors
How might we create a new product from single-wall corrugated E-flute cardboard, a cellphone, and a custom app to enhance the experience of waking up every morning?
Planning
How will the product function and look?
Blueprints
Since this all needs to be done with one cut and not glue, it will require meticulous planning for al the tabs of the product to fit exactly where they need to. Let's start on paper though...
Mockups
This was probably one of the more infuriating parts of the process, as each millimeter matters when working with cardboard. There was no room for mistakes but plenty of room for wasted cardboard...
About 20 tries later..
This was my favorite part because I could set up a little studio and photograph my freshly crafted product!
Solution:
Waking up in the morning is a battle fought by most which is lost more than won. When I asked friends and family about the toughest part about waking up, almost everyone said their lack of motivation contributed to improperly waking up. Taking this struggle into consideration, I created a phone bed and app to enhance users’ morning experiences.
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Inspired by the whimsical elements of the moon, the crescent shape of the phone bed provides a curved base to facilitate motion. The phone easily slides into the harness while weighing down the top of the structure. The user can then push the other side of the moon to see the phone which then launches an app directly to its customized wake up screen.
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The small compact design and fun interactive qualities make this phone bed useable for anyone that finds themselves needing motivation to wake up in the morning.
