Functional Handwarmer C3U Process Book

C3U

The Fuctional Apparel Handwarmer Process Book John Nguyen Professor Armstrong DSID 132 Section 1

What’s the Problem?

Living in the city means lots of city dwellers will depend on public transportation Public transportations requires waiting for it to arrive,

Example: the bus/train stop, taxi, waiting for an Uber/Lyft Phones are used to occupied the wait time but are exposed to the cold Cold weathers mean cold body parts especially for the hands

Common Ways to Warm Up the Hands

Shifting hands back and forth

Warm cup of coffee or tea

Use heating pack resources

Utilize gloves

Use Body heat

Blowing to the hands

What are Those?

A muff is a fashion accessory for outdoors usually made of a cylinder of fur or fabric with both ends open for keeping the hands warm. First introduced in the 16th century, muffs were part of women's fashion and grew popular with both men and women in the 17th and 18th centuries.

It briefly returned in the mid 1940s, and was also developed as a motorcycle accessory for attachment as rider-protection and comfort during the cooler months.

As time roll forward, muffs can be seen in today’s sports such as sport hunting and football to provide increased comfort in adverse weather conditions.

What’s Wrong with Them?

The basic cylindrical shape and form Adds unnecessary puff to the groin area Handcuffs sticking out from each end Aesthetically, its an eye sore to look at

Ergonomically, the bend of the elbows makes the natural form look awkward and straining Marketably, Lots of missed opportunities to apply other functions and purpose Visually, there’s no appeal to having it on or wearing it in public.

What’s the Solution?

One particular weather condition to look into is the winter time. To ensure that a city dweller is prepared for the unexpected weather, we want to improve the 3 main issues that winter can cause: visibility, protection, and staying warm.

Design and construct a handwarming muff that will achieve the goals of: Slim dimension

Angular hand inserts

Low profile

Phone usage accessibility

Extend more hand room

Pocket for carrying misc. items

Who’s in the Market?

Meet Mike Nuzoko

-Age 32

- Loves the Utility/ Combat Urban Ninja Look

- New York Downtown Resident

-Social Content Marketer

- Commutes by bus / uber / walk

- Hands are always cold

- Actively uses phone to do business

-Black outfits are his Go-To choices

- visibility and lightweight are essential

What are your Inspirations?

Chest Rig

Utility belt

Buckles and latches

Fanny Pack

Rip Stop Fabric

Messenger Bag

How’s the Ergo?: Testing

Xenith Football Handwarmer

Supreme Handwarmer

How’s the Ergo?: Handwarmer Example 1

Xenith Football Handwarmer

How’s the Ergo?: Handwarmer Example 2

Supreme Handwarmer

How’s the Ergo?: Observation Results

Xenith Football Handwarmer

Supreme Handwarmer

Flat, slim No distracting cuffs Easy hand inserts Not enough hand space Thick Neopreme shell

Round, Cylinder shape Cuffs stick out Took a minute to get hands in Enough handspace Ripstop weather resistant shell

How’s the Sketches?

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How’s the Process?

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Final Product

Material Selections

Light Grey Faux Fur ( Inside)

High Density Ripstop Water Resistant Nylon

Neoprene Support backing

3M Cordura Straps

Rear View

Window Mechanism

Pocket Use

No Protection from Cold Weather

Staying Warm While Staying Connected

Step to Step Process

Flip over to the backside

Unbuckle

Lift Flap Up

Insert Phone

Utilize phone inside the Muf

3M Reflective Straps for Visibility at night or whenever headlights hits the surface.

Thank you.