As part of my core skills development (and to improve confidence) I decided to work on my drawing practice. I’ve been working as an Analyst for a number of years and getting back into drawing I thought why not start from the basics? Maybe I’ll find a personal style, or a method I prefer? And […]
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I arranged a series of quick catch-ups with Samantha (interviewee/end-user) to show some of my project’s progress and to get initial impressions. (Kelly was not available at this stage due to scheduling) I started by explaining where I had got to with my research and how my idea refinement had translated into into the three
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Onshape is a cloud based 3D modelling software. Onshape’s website describes it as “an all-in-one platform for product development”. Onshape is very similar to SolidWorks in terms of capabilites and purpose – but has key differences in its licencing model, collaboration and the fact it is cloud based. Originally I had planned to learn Solidworks
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After using a combination of experimental models, notes, and sketching (or more like doodles) I had found my direction; Stand, Task, Lounge. These main activities would be addressed with 3 products that worked together, consisting of; a transformable seat, adjustable table and a board. Transformable Seat Below are images from my sketchbook of workings for
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After my initial drawings, I moved onto working with cardboard to visualize pieces in 3D and to see if making decisions with my hands would help my creativity. Working through some playful solutions, I used rough sketching combined with cardboard to explore a variety of ideas. In addition to working with cardboard and making sketches
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After completing my inital interviews, mind mapping analysis and collage, I started drawing some of my initial design ideas. I started playing with the idea of transformable pieces, and the idea of multiple pieces that fit together. As my analysis shows, the three main areas to keep in considerations are; stand-ups (access to a board
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In order to progress a design from concept to commercialised product, funding is required. The great part about the Converge kickstart challenge is that it includes training and support as well as funding. Also all unsucessful applications are expected to receive feedback on how to improve. As such I decided to submit an application form.
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Samantha is a project manager that uses Agile Methodologies during her workday. I reached out to her to ask her to provide some insight into her day to day work patterns, her personal experience and preferences around working environments, support equipment and furniture. I used a semi-structured interview and Samantha agreed to have the interview
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Kelly is a project manager and trained interior designer working in the commercial office interiors industry. She agreed to speak with me about her experience and share her expertise. Kelly was a valuable recourse because of her unique position of being able to provide information in relation to design trends over multiple customers, as well
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At the beginning of my minor project, I used a technique called mind mapping to help me organize my research, thoughts and ideas. I started with my own knowledge of Agile ways of working, combined that with my primary and secondary research. I also used this technique to help work through and analyze my research
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