Product Design Portfolio
Airam Aarons
/TOASTER /SPEAKER
/ULTTOMAN /WASTE RIGHT 04 05 06 01
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/TOASTER
Redesign of a toaster, with a focus on desirability and sustainability.
Ideation
3 designs were selected that most fit my brief and style. 3D sketch models were made to help solidify form and proportions, influencing more sketches which were merged into a final design.
Lever mechanism
The toaster uses a 2 in 1 lever sytem to pull the bread down and set a timer
Wait for bread to finish toasting Pull lever out to cancel
Pull out tray to remove crumbs
/LAUNCHER
A mechanism that uses mechanical advantage to launch a squash ball.
Development
I researched the ballista, an ancient greek crossbow-esque weapon that uses the torsion from twisted ropes to generate a force.
Final proposal
pointed ends for ground insertion
- aids stability
adjustable legs allow you to alter launch angle
ball sits in launch tube
can be fired from a distance using a release pin
designed to be easily dissasembled for reuse of materials - no welds, held together by bolts and brackets
holes for release pin allow the squash ball to be pulled back to different strengths
as the inner is pulled back, elastic potential is generated in the ropes
/SPEAKER
Design a speaker that fits the ‘rugged’ aesthetic.
Form analysis
rounded edges with angular outlines
slanted cut ins
cut outs – reduces weight but still provides structure
minimal colour palette
rectangular slots
visable fastenings
darker greys contrasted with brighter colous
vents
triangular patterns
transitions between softened faces and angular edges
symmetry
repeated shapes
Foam modelling
Model making allowed me to produce foam models which helped in idea generation and form development.
Sketch development
sketches were refined and used to make sketch renders
FINAL PRODUCT
/ULTTOMAN
A brief set by the company TTP for a product that aids carers with ongoing care within the home.
Initial sketches
Quick initial sketches, then picking the ideas I most liked and developing them into a final product.
My main approach was “how can I make things more homely”, manifesting itself as how I can disguise medical equipment as something that fits discreetly into the home.
MEDICAL AIDS THAT DOUBLE AS FURNITURE
Designed for those suffering with chronic ulcers, particularly on the legs, the ULTTOMAN aids carers in the changing of dressings.
By having everything conveniently inside, carers don’t to carry as much equiptment to appointments. The to-hand nature of the equiptment proveded by the drawers allows for more efficient treatment.
A stylish exterior means it fits well into the home, helping add a sense of normality back into the patient’s life.
flat, easily wipeable surface for equiptment
bin for easy disposal
multiple drawers for storage spot for sanitiser
fame fabric covering with leather straps
leg rest to take load off carer
SCENARIO BOARD
/BACKPACK
A personal project to design and manufacture backpacks for everyday use at university.
Sketching
Simple sketches helped me to develop features and details that I can impliment on scale drawings. These scale drawings allow me to construct patterns for cutting out fabric.
Construction process
side panel back inside out to attach roll top rolll top
/WASTE RIGHT
A wall mounted scanner that scans waste to inform users of proper disposal methods.
Foam models
Creating foam models allowed me to test factors such as ergonomics, scaling and aesthetics.
Appearance model
Final, finished 3D printed model.
