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Final Project2

WEEK 2: From January 16 - January 22

Materials Research 2

Shore hardness:

Is a scale that measures the elastic hardness of materials based on the elastic reaction of the material when an object is dropped on it. It is determined as a number from 0 to 100 on the A or D scales. The higher the number, the greater the hardness.

General Research

WHAT

This friendly pocket will have the function of being useful in a specific moment of the day, the moment of boarding a public transport. Its function is directly related to the actions that we perform in those 20 seconds, and that can mean that we can have a easier trip in the Metro, Tram, Bus, etc...

Objects of action

These are the basic objects to be considered for the actions of the final product:

  • Wallet

  • Transport card or ticket

  • Mask

  • Cell phone

  • Glasses

At the moment I think that the objects on which the Ally Pocket could be implemented or related would be:

  • Personal bags

  • Own clothes

Personal bags

Predominant typologies of personal bags: Of course, it is only to make an analysis of the typologies, it does not mean that the product can be used in all of them.

Own clothes

Predominant typologies of clothing: Of course, it is only to make a general analysis of the typologies, it does not mean that the product can be used in all of them.

The Product

FOR WHOM

It is a product suitable for any young person or adult. The economy of the product is important. Its final price, even if it is an open source, must be accessible. The people most likely to use this product are those who use public transport on a daily basis, without distinction.

HOW

Features that, at first glance, need to be met:

  • Adhesive or joinable to different types of materials, without damaging them.

  • Easily removable.

  • Resistant and flexible so that it does not break with handling.

  • That its location allows to maintain, by its proximity to the body, a control over it. Another person can not access the contents.

  • That by its location, its convenient size, its "easy" shape, allows to put and take out objects easily.

Sketch 1 (paper)

The first paper-based test model. Testing proportions and function.

I found it a bit small yet.

I like the idea of the finger holes, as a form of grip that keeps the pocket closed for the others.

Frankenstein

This test is made with a plastic doyle and hot glue.

There are two variants:

1- Box type, closed at the back. This variant allows it to be independent and the element can be hung. Basically as a small common bag, but open as a pocket to perform its function.

2- Flat front type, to be attached to a piece of fabric with stitches or other elements that fix it.

Variant 1

Box type, closed at the back. This variant allows it to be independent and the element can be hung. Basically as a small common bag, but open as a pocket to perform its function.

Variant 2

Flat front type, to be attached to a piece of fabric with stitches or other elements that fix it.

Next steps are to make studies in situ, mainly in the Metro. Make 3d and laser printing tests.


Last update: 2022-02-04