This design project looked at how objects are broken apart and made. We were tasked with breaking down an existing object and redesigning it, including considerations for materials, branding, and manufacture.
For this, I chose a wallet which was left unused due to ease of use issues. I redesigned it based on primary user research and secondary material and manufacturing research in order to improve its functionality, form, and overall environmental impact.
Re-Design Brief
In this project I aimed to redesign the chosen wallet to improve user experience. I also aimed to tackle production and end of life impact through minimizing the amount of materials and/or components within the design.
To begin I did primary research by first using and noting the issues with the wallet and then dissecting it to understand how it was made.
The Wallet Open
The Wallet Closed
Issues With Size
Issue With Coins
Issue With Removing Cards
Issue With Removing Cards
Issue With Closing Smoothly
Tools For Autopsy
Top Down View of Completed Autopsy
Exploded View of Closing Mechanism (missing spring & stopper)
Top Down View of Completed Autopsy
Autopsy Outcomes
I created a bill of materials from the autopsy to understand what processes and materials were involved in the original design.
I then did some primary research to better understand user preferences, and create a persona to design for.
Primary Research
Re-Designing
Design Thinking Drawing
Design Thinking Drawing
Chosen Concept to Prototype
Prototyping Exterior Cash Slot
Prototyping Interior Card Slots
Prototyping Interior Card Slots
Prototyping Interior ID Slot
Prototyping Interior Coin Pouch
Prototyping Assembled Model
Closing Mechanism Design
Final Design Concept
Measurements
CAD Modelling
Exploded Assembly Drawing
Manufacturing Materials & Components
Manufacturing Methods
Completed Prototype
Completed Prototype
Completed Prototype
Completed Prototype
Completed Prototype
Aesthetic Considerations
Aesthetic Considerations
Aesthetic Considerations
Aesthetic Considerations
Final Re-Design Concept
