Archives for September 2023

For this week’s update, I decided to make my shampoo spreader wearable. For this I used a metal wire for structural support, and also to make it bendable enough to stay on the head when being worn. Overall structural integrity was improved. 

The material for gluing everything was silicone.

Timelapse:

Video demosntrating stifness:

 

 

I think that Dyson is a very brilliant, and revolutionary designer, and engineer. I found his story very interisting, it is one that includes perseverance, innovation, and guts. I remember when I was little, reading a book about facts, and then his name coming up, saying that he went through thousands of designs, in order to create his first product which was the vaccum cleaner. Also the fact that he is selling the same product he created, helps to elevate his brand. 

Design that I liked:

 

The v15 vaccum cleaner with a laser in the front that allows the user to see dust particles that would not be able to seen other way. Also I found the particle detector interesting, because you are allowed to see in real time what kind of particles you have. The fact that the vaccuum cleaner is on version 15, speaks for itself on how well his products are made. 

I did not find a design that I didnt like, because they all seem pretty well thought of, and designed. 

For the update this week, I decided to focus on my shampoo spreader. I used carboard for the structure, and white paper, for the more organic shapes, as it is more maleable. To glue it all together, I used hot glue. Video of the process can be found below.

 

 

Design that I liked: Juicy Salif Lemon Squeezer

 

I loved the design of this citrus squeezer, because Its unconventional, spaceship-like form defies the conventional notion of what a kitchen gadget should look like. It is also made out of stainless steel which shows Starck’s knowledge of materials as stainless steel would be easy to clean, and would look good in a kitchen scenario. 

Design that I didn’t like: Gun lamp

 

One design that I didnt like, was the gun lamp he made for Flos. I feel that there is no practical use, and aesthetically it looks tacky. It gives the feeling of gloryifing a firearm, and in places where gun violence is a problem, it may look very distasteful. 

 

My opinion on Starck, is that he has some very innovative designs, and he is a very determined person. However there are some designs which I dont resonate with, and some that I just find distasteful. On his website, he has a quote, which says that design is to help people to improve their livelihoods, but on the other hand, most designs he has made are for companies such as Flos, Baccarat, Alessi , among others which are high end, and innacesble to many people. I belive this makes him a hyppocrite. 

I  did 3 sketches in total. I refined the ideas, and focused more on the objects designs. 

Butter Spreading drone: 

 

Wearable stabilized cup holder: 

 

Shampoo spreader: 

 

 

Write a blog post of your views on Smart design and Emotional design and its importance in our lives, reference 2 products that you use that are not related to a smartphone, computer or tablet etc that you enjoy using and have an Emotional connection to

 

Smart design for me focuses more on practicality, efficiency, and ease of use. Some examples include ergonomic products such as the ones in the video, chairs, computer peripherals, etc. On the other hand, emotional designs focuses more on evoking feelings of the user. The importance of both lies on the fact that some products aim to make our tasks easier, whereas others aim to create an emotional connection. 

One of the products I enjoy using is a Tineco vacuum cleaner in my dorm. It is a mop and a vacuum at the same time, which has significantly cut down the time I spend cleaning my room. Its ease of use and convenience has allowed me to be very grateful with the time it has saved me, becuase it has allowed me to more things. 

Another product that I enjoy using is my scent diffuser. I’ve brought it from home, and whenever I am stressed or just want to relax, I turn it on, and the smell it emits just calms me down. I have used this same diffuser for quite some years, and if something were to happen to it, I would feel really bad.