DES 505 Process Blog

Users & Environment:

This is after creation and some feedbacks, start to make the final product Evaluation: CNC machine cut: Different model Testing: Make the hole for muti-function Sanding : Assembly:

Some inspiration and design process:

The timeline I was created for this whole summer class Some updates:

The project of DES 505 I worked with Dr. Fisher who committed to the design and development of older communities. First brief: Problem Statement Current Step Stool solutions do not meet the needs of Independent Elders at home, due to a conventional design format that makes the Step Stools too tall, with stepping areas that are too small, and with no hand-holds to provide needed balance and stability during reaching. Problem Statement To Explore and develop an improved design standard that will facilitate a safer, more stable, and accessible means of reaching upper shelves. Development (I changed the whole design direction): Problem Statement Current home walker solutions do not meet the needs of Independent Elders at home, due to a conventional design format that makes the walker too dull, without any working areas, and with no extra holders to provide needed multifunction and stability. Problem Statement To Explore and develop an improved design standard that will fac

Welcome!  My name is Chengming Zhang, a Chinese international student. I am an industrial design major and focus on product design. This is my second year here in SFSU. I was a movie montage and economics major when I was in Community College. Later, I incidentally took a design class at a community college and met a professor who influenced my life. His name is Donald Barrie. In his class, he discovered my talent for art and encouraged me to transfer my major from Economics (that I didn't really like before) to Design. I had never in touch any drawing and painting before. In addition to design, I also like pets, especially cats. I have raised a cat in China for 7 years. I have a cat in the United States with my former roommate for 3 years. For me, the cat can heal the soul.  As a product designer, I hope that I can design my favorite furniture and kitchenware in the future. Therefore, I like to visit a variety of interior design and Furniture stores when I am free. S