intro
The purpose of this assignment is to narrow the preselected concepts by the concept selection matrix into one or two main concepts. This way I'll be able to focus efforts in the proper direction, namely the actual user needs and the best possible product to fulfill those needs.
The process begins with an actual user ideal point. Needs are then articulated by the user and understood by designer. After making and select concepts we are able to study how big is the gap in experience among the ideal point and the needs that our artifact meets.
The process begins with an actual user ideal point. Needs are then articulated by the user and understood by designer. After making and select concepts we are able to study how big is the gap in experience among the ideal point and the needs that our artifact meets.
concept's refinement
As "M" concept –flip&fold– had the higher marks –8–, I decided to make a bigger model to test its pros and cons. Thanks to this process, the concept selection matrix will be updated in order to subtract points both "H" and "M" concepts. All preselected concepts has in common a very simple and effective two-heights-option –the "flip" gesture– and it's time to ask if it's not enough with two very well studied heights if we achieve robustness and easy of use.
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abouttheconcepts
"C_woodenminimalist" is the most robust and simple. It just works. The joints can be studied to make a more minimalist piece without loosing robustness.
"G_flipstrut" has a nice feature but maybe this –in its bigger shape– makes it weaker than "C".
"H_1hand2heights", which has changed its name to "H_1handfoldable", has a piece of fabric to achieve its shape when unfolded. The more weight we have on top, the more stable it is, but it needs joints to avoid flipping back over. However, it still can be packaged in a flat box and assemble and disassemble quite quickly and easy.
"M_flip&fold" is a cable-stayed piece. Cables work great with traction but have no strength bending. This is not a bad thing if we want the flip&fold gesture, because cables adapt their shapes, but as the previous concept we need joints to gain stability and robustness in its "]" position.
It's quick and easy to assemble/disassemble too, because it comes pre-assembled. It could have more cables inside –very easily installed as each piece could be built with two solid elements and a lighter element inside– going just from bottom to top instead of crossing the whole three parts of it. In this case it couldn't be rotated but still be easily folded/unfolded.
"G_flipstrut" has a nice feature but maybe this –in its bigger shape– makes it weaker than "C".
"H_1hand2heights", which has changed its name to "H_1handfoldable", has a piece of fabric to achieve its shape when unfolded. The more weight we have on top, the more stable it is, but it needs joints to avoid flipping back over. However, it still can be packaged in a flat box and assemble and disassemble quite quickly and easy.
"M_flip&fold" is a cable-stayed piece. Cables work great with traction but have no strength bending. This is not a bad thing if we want the flip&fold gesture, because cables adapt their shapes, but as the previous concept we need joints to gain stability and robustness in its "]" position.
It's quick and easy to assemble/disassemble too, because it comes pre-assembled. It could have more cables inside –very easily installed as each piece could be built with two solid elements and a lighter element inside– going just from bottom to top instead of crossing the whole three parts of it. In this case it couldn't be rotated but still be easily folded/unfolded.