WPR 2 - Green Gifting

I have experimented with wire mock-ups of my universal fitting device and found a few flaws which I am working on fixing.
I need to also find a fastener that works like a snap but has appealing metallic shiny button like outer surfaces which I cannot seem to find. I have just inquired the below address:
http://www.thestainlessshop.com.au/about.asp
They have just told me that they do not have anything like what I described. This is proving to be difficult to find. I may have to hand make it however that will take too long. I will continue to search in Jaycar now.
They also have nothing. I may have to change my design.



I have changed my design to be a desk lamp and household plant in one product.

WPR1 - Green Gifting

Peer Comments

Anahita Jamshidi:
lighter material
the grain may cause perforation problems

Bryce Beard: Love your concept and the use of material, great choice. The only suggestion that i can make is to look into how the shade will clip over existing lights. Other than that i'm really interested into how the design evolves and what the final product looks :)

Gizem Kurangil:
I love the wide range of material research you have done for this assessment. However I think you need to experiment with the material to truly understand the properties of bamboo veneer. Another aspect I think you need to think of is the form and how it is going to reflect innovation. Think of how manufacturing techniques is going to achieve the form you will design as well as considering product life-cycle including its afterlife. A way to get started on answering this points is to look at OKALA strategies.

Peer Evaluation - Social Issue Project 1

I have commented on the following peoples concepts:

Paris Cockinos

I think it was a great idea to design for a niche market that has been neglected. It works well and however I agree in changing the colour of the box so that it looks less like the stereotypical matchbox. This will further improve your solution to your social issue. Your rationale looks nice with the complimentary green and red theme. Awesome!


Luke Messina

Luke, I think your idea is great for backpackers and hikers. It is travel light and keeps things sterile. Your rationale has great detail and looks awesome. I would have however stuck to only one colour theme to keep things consistent. I particularly love the fact that it perfectly fits over the water bottle to release the tablet. Awesome!


Anahita Jamshidi Fard

Ana, I love your bottle! It looks fantastic with it's slimline angular theme. I think it's a great solution for portion control and will help people be better conscious of how much oil they are putting into their cooking. The cover page rendering looks awesome and would have been good to see more of that style render. Your appearance model was very realistic and must have been hard to make. Awesome!


Joshua Flowers

Josh's ration perforated seed reel is exciting and I personally think it has a very high pleasure-ability factor. This idea can be transposed to applications other than just emergency food rations. I love it!


Bryce Beard

Very clever and convenient! I think this definitely answers the social issue and is feasible. Beautiful graphic design and rational formatting. Awesome!

Final - Socially Responsible Packaging

Social Issue - WPR 3

I learnt how to use indesign to create my rationale by watching many tutorials. I also studied typeface combinations so present an appealing presentation.
I filtered my research down to include the essential point I am trying to make with my package design.
I have decided to make my appearance model out of blue foam and specify its functionality with 3D and 2D CAD drawings. I will make test models from paper as this is fast and better for the environment.
Blue foam does not allow for me to show the physical functionality of the product. I will compensate for this with an exploded view of the product.

More research conducted on material.

HDPE Properties:

Maximum Temperature	248°F 120°C
Minimum Temperature	-148°F -100°C
Autoclave Capable	No
Melting Point	266°F 130°C
Tensile Strength	4550 psi
Hardness	SD65
UV Resistance	Poor
Color	Translucent
Specific Gravity	0.95

Doing the 3D CAD course this term would help alot. I would also like to learn video 3D CAD to present my ideas in a cutting edge communicative manner.

Bryce Peer Feedback
Look into how the product will be sealed to stop product contents from falling out.

Tutor Feedback
Improve graphic balance, clean up images, add orange.

Time Management

Urgent - Important

• my mock up
• my innovation
• breathing

Not Urgent - Important

• everything else

Urgent - Unimportant

• phone call 

Not Urgent - Unimportant

• updating your status on facebook
• looking at pictures of kittens

Lecture Notes
Rationale - a4 - 20pgs - indesign

Social Issue - WPR2

I have been experimenting with mock up models and designs. I have done some primary research such as calling the manufacturer and asking exactly why half the container only contains air and why the lid is made of PP and the body made of HDPE.
From what I have observed there is no resaon for PP as the lid and HDPE as body hence I am changing the design to all HDPE.
I do not believe that settling is the reason for the container being half full of air as the powder has the same consistency as instant coffe (coffee tins come full).

Current Weight Loss Powder Tub; Net 375g

·         Uses only 60% of its capacity; 942cm3

·         Wastes space due to its circular base

·         Uses HDPE and a PP lid which is more strenuous to the recycling process

·         Boring cylindrical shape

·         Label is also made of different material

Current Dimension

·         Height; 120mm

·         Volume; 942cm3

·         1g of powder = 0.63 cm3

Proposed Design

·         HDPE as the sole exclusive material used for ease of recycling.

·         Hexagonal tesselating base

·         90% of capacity used

·         Lid measures out exactly one serving; no need to put hand into container for ease of access and hygiene

·         Pour out contents instead of using a scoop

·         Clear side panel to monitor progress

·         Sticker progress reporter laser cut also made from HDPE
-    Printed on label

Proposed Dimension Test 1 - Failed

·         Height; 750mm

·         Diameter; 80mm

·         Volume; 416cm3

Base is too wide for height. This test failed on SolidWorks raw mock up.

Proposed Dimension Test 2 -Success

·         Height; 140mm

·         Diameter; 60mm

·         Volume; 436cm3

This was a better fit.