further reflection
Looking back, what I didn’t grasp was the real purpose of my wallet, especially the use of the 3D printed hinge. This made it difficult to justify decisions as well as be able to evaluate my ideas. Having used nopal as my only wallet for 6 months, I think that I have discovered the answer. It’s just a bit of fun, a novelty, something to fiddle with and interact with when opening and closing the wallet. Nothing life-changing, however nice to have and adds a little joy to the very everyday task of purchasing an item. I find the overall design adds a bit of charm to a usually boring every-day item. I’ve had complements and interested questions about it, as well as further enquires as to where they can be purchased. The best thing I have noticed was the placement of the outside pockets, combined with the thickness of the HP 3D printed inserts. This allows both pockets to be used to store separate contactless cards for them to be used from within the wallet with a flick of the thumb. But it’s certainly not perfect. In the next few slides I will analyse my (albeit prototype) wallet for wear after 6 months and suggest ways in which it can be improved. the easiest way to open the wallet, with a single push of the thumb on the side.
The contents of my nopal after 6 months of daily use
