Hamper
Multi-Purpose Design
The objective of this project was to practice a standard product design and development process (research - sketches - prototyping - presenting an idea) for developing a simple household consumer product that you might find in Canadian Tire, Walmart, etc.
With the growing demand for compact-size household products, I designed a solution for laundry organization: The Drying Hamper. This product transforms to allow the storage of dirty laundry as well as a tool for hanging laundry to dry. Using rust-proof stainless steel, the Drying Hamper is durable and lightweight to ensure longevity and portability.
As living spaces shrink, a new genre has grown: designs that maximize small usable spaces, and functionality.
Prototyping Stages
Research & Process
Problem: With the emergence of condo development in Canadian cities, there growing demand for compact products that hold specific functions around control and organization issues within smaller sized homes.
Solution: The Drying Hamper is a portable, compact laundry hamper that doubles as a drying rack, designed for people living in smaller environments. It is constructed of rustproof stainless steel – suitable for damp or wet clothing.
Programs Used
Fusion 360, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Skill Development
Developed a “designerly” way of thinking, knowing, and acting by understanding the problems and opportunities in addressing and balancing the needs of the user, the client, the production process, the material requirements, and my value as a designer.
Practiced design best principles - typography, layout, colour theory - in a product development and user-guide handbook.
Utilized prototyping using Fusion 360 for 3D and developed a better understanding of the uses of plastic modelling.
Demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Creative problem solving - developed a design to serve as a solution.
Balancing form and function without compromising a commitment to quality (including intentional choice of material). Maintained the approach of not over-complicating a product.