DES 505 Process Blog

Some Refinements from Dr. Fisher

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