Michael Boakye

Michael Boakye University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana mboakye1906@gmail.com 773-443-8096

Push Pal

Industrial Design Marketing Entrepreneur

Kettlebell Pro

Push Pal

Design Opportunity The problem with the pushpin of today is that it hasn’t changed in decades. Although it serves its function as a holding or pinning device, it can be very uncomfortable to hold and use. It also is not the friendliest on the household.

Finger Tips hold sensative points that are targeted by the flawed design of the Push Pin

The pressure from usage of the push pin can cause uncomfort for up to several minutes

Research

Points of Pressure Tip of thumb pressure Thumb Pressure Point finger tip plus thumb pressure Side of finger usage to remove The different styles of use of the push pin , and the issue of its various points of pain due to pressure.

Material Study Elastane fibres

Lycra and Dorlastan.

Compared to rubber, elastane has both greater tear resistance and durability and a tension capacity two or three times greater at a thurd of the weight

Polyester

There are many types of polyester, the term “polyester� as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Nylon Fabric

Has lent durability, strength and softness to a host of materials

Leather

A durable and flexible material created by the tanning of animal rawhide and skin, often cattle hide. It can be produced through manufacturing processes rang-

Cotton and Leather A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, cotton makes up 90% of the clothing production material in america

Market Research

Transparent color plastic head material thumb tack 200 pieces / lot , $0.60 piece

Blue Officemate Push Pins Plastic Top Round Head Thumbtacks 500 pieces / lot , $0.05 / piece

Transparent White Officemate Push Pin Plastic Top lot , $0.03 / piece

Rounded base for grip, fluid flat top

Sleeker by design often used for pinning things for research

Traditional design , most popular design on the market

+ Follows basic form of push pin

+ Strictly round base

+ Has rounded base for supposed added support/comfort

+ Easy to remove

+ Backed by historical reliance + Clear and transparent for discrete additions

- May not satisfy confort issue, round tip may rather cause more discomfort

- Harder to place, due to non flat surface

+ Can be bought anywhere

- Common issues with thumb tacks, - Sometimes easy to inject and remove

Push Pin, Lime Green Box Of 100 $5

Quartet Magnetic Push Pins, Multicolored, box of 100 $4.98

Ninjapin Push Pin

Casual modern style, these day-glow lime push pins have rubberized tops for a softer thumb touch and perfect polished points to tackle your tack jobs

High-powered magnets in the shape of push pins fasten to any magnetic surface to securely hold up to 6 pages

Ninja pin creates less of a hole for buyer

+ Convenient blister card container Accent messages with brightly colored red, blue, green, yellow and purple plastic magnets

+ Less damages for home owners

+ Rubberized tip + sleek design

- Bright color may be unwanted in mellow settings

+ conceiled design

+ Round translucent tops add stylish touch to this functional tool -The magnets are weak, buyer doesn’t recieve very many for what they cost, and some of the magnets are already coming out of the pushpin.

- Not marketable -Not as strong as original push pin

Design Consideration Function The Glove must serve as a means to alleviate the pressure that causes pain associated with using the push pin

Comfort The glove should provide a comfortable support mechanism to aid in using the push pin, specifically at the pressure points

Design Design should not make pinning things up in the house or office more difficult than it already is

Other Influence Factors The price of push pins are not high. therefore the wow factor must be enough to convince a buyer to add this product to the push pin experience This product must come in various colors to satisfy customers need for personalization.

Product Usability Analysis Hand Gripping Study

Anthropometry in The Hand Fingers and hand reach flexibility product is both full limb and limited mobility friendly

Geometric Form graps study; Human Hand has certain positioning of grasp that are ergonomically better on the muscles

Limitations Study Hand Flexibility of the average person is not high. this is to be considered when thinking design angles.

Extending the fingers and stretching them out can cause discomfort after some time of holding this Twisting wrist, can also cause discomfort in an expidited manner

Form Comfortabilty Study The form molding process, includes the exploration of form and its affects on hand and finger tension.

Innovation Push Pal Glove

After consideration to one of the industries oldest products the solution of the push pin is not the push pin but rather its application.

key elements to developing an aid for the push pin

Push Pal Hand Glove that focuses on the point finger and the Thumb, relieving the user of the pressure brought on from application of push pins into hard/soft surfaces

Can device be used by all ages ?

Is Product Hand wear proofed ?

Is Product Marketable ?

How does product help solve problem of the Push Pin ?

Design Consideration

Story Board Decorating your room is long over due, and you need to make a decision on what pictures and posters to hang up.

Push Pins are scattered and readily available, you round up a couple but get pricked in the hand in the process at least twice.

Finally your ready , but you can only hold so many things at once at the push pins are sticky little devils so you cautiously take them in one hand and only as many pictures and posters will fit in the other hand The hanging process is even more of a struggle, hanging only one poster took lots of skill and precision, half way through you take a break and notice the dropped push pins youl have to later pick up

Product User Testing The device provides the user with the ability to post and hang items without having to move back and forth from a surface (ie; table, desk) where the pins are stored, or having them stored unsafely in the palm of your hand.

Research both empathic and non, shows that the pain factors for using push pins cancel out the satisfaction rate of getting the task done.

The push pal holster sits on the back side of the hand comfortably, as a very convenient location for the user to access push pins easily, as they proceed in the posting of an object.

Color Study

Color Studies show that for house hold products there a basic colors commonly used Blue - Color provides sense of reliance and duribility.

Silver/Grey- Nuetral color that doesnt provoke mood swings or biased emotion whiles doing house work.

Orange / pink - these color gives a sense warmth, welcoming home, and happiness, sometimes a suggestion of children.

Specs Foam Material cusions the push pins as the rest in fastened position, solving the issue of sticking the user from within his/her palm

Curved back plate for easy fitting onto glove back in production

Target pad design helps provide user with safest and most comfortable place to apply the most pressure

Finger protector technology, rubber linned to provide extra cusion for tough surface application of the push pin

Cusion plate designed to fit the dimensions of the standard push pin and hold it in place

Final Product Push Pin Holster

Conveniently houses push pins for easy access

Soft Edges

Rubber corner edges of the holster help make the hanging experience as confortable as possble

Foam grasp

Protective Padding

Protects the main finger tips used to pin objects from the harsh curves and edges of the push pin

Foam caging for the push pins, allows then to sit scratch free and are easily applied or removed to the glove.

KETTLEBELL PRO

Problem The problem with the kettle bell is that it has not yet been equiped with a means of transportation that is suitable for trainers and people who need to move from one location to another with the kettlebell.

Target User

Visits clients at their homes and commutes from place to place with multiple appovintments per day Jason Male 25 In home Personal Trainer Leads a fitness classes at a semi local gym, needs to carry a number of kettlebells at once Has little time to stop off at home so carries all equipment for the day in his vehicle.

Solution Inspiration

Blowmolding Interior Back Pack

Competition M Boody Kettle Box+Comes in 3 sizes for different sized bells +Protects bells and car from damage +Anti-slip rubber feet on boxes to prevent sliding around in car

- Boxes are heavy due to composition of wood and steel - Take up space when not in use - No wheels

MBody Kettle Back Pack+Good quality foam (no styrofoam) +Shoulder straps allow comfortable arm movement +Interior rigging to hold bells is strong - Internal pocket too shallow - Needs another stacked insert to carry another bell - A few more pockets on the outside of the bag -Only holds 1 bell

Ideation

Over View

Crate technology to secure the kettlebell in place.

Over View

Rubber handle fit to handle heavy weight

Strong plastic overlay casing for weight reinforcement

Soft back padding for added support

Specifics Comfortable Straps

The Product is equipped with blow-molding technology to hold the kettlebell in place securely.

Blow Mold Technology

Comfort padding

Specifics

The bag is made adjustable to fit allowing the highest level of comfort for the user.

Final Product

kettlebell Pro