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I focus on people and how my work plays into their lives, because once the big picture is understood, the details fall into place.
Outside of the studio you can find me...
drinking coffee cooking hinking#jeffhikesonsundays
sharing beer with friends
exploring
ABLEWAREHow might the dining experience include children?
Developed for the IHA 2013 Student
Competition
Healthy EatingIf children are introduced to healthy eating habits, they are more likely to lead a healthy lifestyle.
ConversationFamily meals provide a chance to converse and keep up with the whole family.
Good HabitsEating at home is the easiest place to teach proper manners and table etiquette.
5 Times Per WeekExperts recommend that families should eat together at least 5 nights per week
EATING TOGETHERComing Together as a FamilyEating together is a communal time to spend with your family. It is proven to have several advantages to the development of children and helps the dynamic of family communication.
CHILDREN DO AS THEY SEE; EMULATING THIER PARENTS’ BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING FROM THIER ACTIONS.
HOW MIGHT THE DINING EXPERIENCE BE INCLUSIVE SO PARENTS CAN TEACH THEIR CHILDREN SIMPLY BY EATING WITH THEM ?
His mom, Caseygave her insights into operating a kitchen with two kids. She shared details ranging from her boys’ moods at the table to how they handle their chores.
“I feel like my love language is feeding people.”
-CaseyHe ultimately ditched his fork and used his hands.
Small metal handles were hard to grasp.
Food was knocked off the plate.
ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCHMeet Henry,an energetic four-year-old who loves Star Wars, baseball & telling goofy stories at the table. I was able to have dinner with his family to experience the behind the scenes of a family meal.
DESIGN OBJECTIVESDistilled InsightsObserving families during meals gave me insight that defined the design principles, which guided my process.
CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AT THE TABLE
An all-inclusive eating experience
MAKE IT WORK, NO ONE SHOULD STRUGGLE
Usable for both adults and children
TEACH CHILDREN GOOD HABITS
The home is an ideal place to learn
FRIENDLY GRIP
USEFUL
UNIFIED SIMPLE
6 MONTHS 9 MONTHS 9 MONTHS 1 YEAR 1.5 YEARS 1.5 YEARS 3 YEARS
6 IN
CHES
MARKET COMPARISONCould There Be One Solution For Everyone?There is no shortage of children’s utensils, but none accommodate both children and adults.
UTENSIL SKETCHESGetting a Handle on itAfter seeing how hard it was for small hands to grip traditional flatware, I looked to enlarge the handles while keeping them at a reasonable size for full grown hands.
Working EndThe heads of the utensils are a balance of functionality and safety.
Order MattersVarious methods were conceived of how to teach a 4 year-old to set the table. One that faired well was increasing sizes of color on the ends.
PLATE SKETCHESKeeping Food on the PlateA lip for the plate was realized after children kept knocking food onto the table. Foam mock-up testing revealed 1/2 inch to be ideal.
ProportionsA balanced, diverse diet leads to a healthier life. Learning what to eat when young can lead to a healthier life style as children grow.
CUP SKETCHESStackingOne of the most stressed things by parents is how well the cups stack. With limited cupboard space, Ableware has to earn its spot
The Right GripI went back and forth between sketching, rolling up paper and quick foam models to ensure the cup had the right feel.
PROTOYPINGLearning Through DoingPrototyping gave me hands-on insight into what worked and what did not, to help refine the design.
ROUGH PROTOTYPES USER TESTING
ABLEWARE
ABLEWARE UTENSILSA Teaching ToolThe utensils aid children learning to use flatware; the large handles can be easily grasped by small hands. The colored ends also teach children the proper way to set a table.
SETTING THE TABLEYoung children are able to set the table properly by lining up the ends by size.
EASY GRIPLarge, tapered handles make it easy it easy to hold for adults and children alike.
CHILD SAFE, ADULT USEAll of the utility adults are used to while still helping children learn.
PP & OVERMOLDED ENDSFood safe materials in a smooth form are easy to keep clean.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGHLarger plates lead to overeating. Ableware’s plate is 8.5 inches, 70% of the average plate today and holds about 800 calories.
EQUALLY DIVIDEDA balanced meal consists of 1/4 protein, 1/4 grains and 1/2 fruit or veggie. Each plate division is 1/4 of the plate and helps balance the meal.
NON-SKID FOOTAn overmolded foot on the plate and plate division makes sure everything stays in place while eating.
“Sometimes I put my kids’ food on a divided plate to make sure it’s the right amount, and then transfer the food to a regular plate.”
REMOVEABLE DIVISIONThe divider can be removed for users who no longer need it.
NOT ALWAYS NEEDEDDivided plates are a great tool during the learning curve, but children won’t need them forever.
ABLEWARE PLATEProper ProportionThe plate is designed for serving correct amounts of food. Details such as a smaller overall size and proportioned divisions help build healthy eating habits.
STACKINGSignificant consideration was put into the storage of Ableware so that it was accessible and looked good, even when put away.
JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT Most recommended servings are 8-12oz, but cups often double that and are frequently filled with sugary drinks.
12 OZWhen the cup is full, it holds 12 fl oz.
8 OZWhen filled to the shoulder, it holds 8 fl oz, or one cup.
ABLEWARE CUPA Cup For AllThe cup is appropriately sized for both child and adult hands.
ABLEWARE IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BY ALLOWING FAMILIES TO SHARE IN THE EXPERIENCE OF A MEAL.
BRIDGEA Researched-based Building Project
How might a single piece of furniture aid modern workers as they inhabit different environments?
Observation01When using laptops, people had terrible posture. Which creates a risk for long-term health problems.
Observation03Laptops are often used as trays when relocating; creating an opportunity for disaster.
Observation02No one likes to work in the same place. People were often lounging on couches while doing their work.
People work in all types of environments.
Observations
96% of people do personal or professional work at home.
56% of people are still including paper in their workflow.
40% are doing work at home 5 or more days a week.
Survey
92% utilize laptops and other mobile devices.
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Is comfort or efficiency more important while working?
58% 42% CO
MFO
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EFFICIENCY
Where are people working in the house?
18%BED
24%COUCH
48%DESK
10%TABLE
Insight02Users are torn between being comfortable and getting their work done quickly.
Insight03Almost as much work was being done on soft surfaces as a proper desk.
Insight01People are using the same tools they would at the office to work from home.
Screen at Eye Levellimits the strain on the neck and eyes.
Strained Neckby leaning in towards a laptop screen
Back Painis caused by poor posture and the body not being centered over itself.
The body is like a car — it doesn’t just suddenly break down. The human body is exactly the same. It’s the innocuous, repetitive actions that can tip you over the edge into developing injuries.
Adam Dallison, Osteopath
Posture
Vertical Alignmentkeeps everything stacked on top of itself.
Using a Mouseopens up the chest and relieves the shoulders.
Working on a laptop can be detrimental to our health. It can lead to problems ergonomically, promoting bad posture.
GOODBAD
Sketching
Construction Methods
Bending PlyDuring material research I found a plywood, used to create harps, which aided in production at volume.
RodsThe wire holders were drilled and threaded to accept a screw. The wooden ply was double countersunk to create a seamless look.
MoldLayers of MDF were each cut to shape and bolted together to create the vacuum mold.
Material and process research
The BuildTo create three Bridges I set up a small manufacturing line. The wooden forms were vacuum pressed over the mold, trimmed to shape and finished. The rods were bent into shape, threaded and then painted.
Three of a KindSmall production run of three demonstrates that I designed a repeatable system for building the Bridge.
Usage
At the deskBridge raises up and sets back a laptop to a more ergonomic position. A keyboard and mouse are then used to encourage proper posture.
On the couchBridge provides a solid workspace that rest on the lap and provides room to write and store items needed while working.
Details
Moving aroundBridge is both a workspace and a means of transporting your work. It allows the user to pick up what they are doing and move.
Simply organizedThe two understated bars are sized to accomodate almost all charging blocks and can also hold phones and small books.
Product / UX / UI Design
An opportunity to explore.
A class with no brief...During my last semester of college I had a class with no assigned brief; only the expectation to create something of quality. I took the opportunity to work along side a friend with a strong and diverse skill set from mine to collaborate in an exploration of the Internet of Things.
Ryan KileyUX/UI Designer
A multi-talented digital designer with an appreciation for fine physical design. Ryan tackled our interface and shared in the development process.
Jeff Sprague (me)Industrial Designer
A industrial designer with a soft spot for user expirence. I handled the physical design and collaborated on keeping the project user focused.
The Team
Internet of Things
What is it?We are giving our world a digital nervous system. Location data using GPS, eyes and ears using cameras and microphones, along with sensory organs that can measure everything from temperature to pressure changes. These technologies combined into bi-directional systems that integrate data, people, processes and systems for better decision-making and to hopefully better our lives.
Project Goal
Emotionally intelligent products.With endless technical possibilities the question of what to do quickly turned from what, to why? We identified that to make a successful product experience our product must connect with the user on an emotional level. The key was to solve a need.
Baby Monitoring
Wearables are trendy and babies are priceless gifts. Tracking babies while they sleep gives parents reassurance that all is ok.
Home Health
A digital doctor for the home to monitor people’s health from the privacy of a bathroom.
Morning Routines
A device can keep you on track while getting ready; telling what you have time for and getting you out of the door on time.
We explored...
...but nothing clicked
Unexpected
Walking into your home after a break-in is startling; objects can be strewed over the floor and important possessions missing.
Emotionally stressful
Being the victim of home invasion can make you feel like your home is no longer safe.
A setback
It takes time to file reports, clean up and replace stolen items. Dealing with the repercussions can be all-consuming.
Project Inspiration
An unfortunate event.During the beginning of the research phase of the project my brother’s apartment was broken into in Los Angeles. The burglars stole his TV and lock box, containing his birth certificate and social security card. In essences, stealing his identity.
A home breakin is...
Project Focus
Putting home security in the user’s hand via a cellphone.How might we make users feel that they are directly connected to their home to create a more direct home security experience that eliminates unnecessary steps and third parties using the technologies of the Internet of Things?
Generation Y.We identified people under 30 years old as the target user. The demographic is willing to put trust into their cellphones and are beginning to settle into homes.
All Households
Of the 123 million households in the United States, 65% are homeowners and 35% are renters.
Households younger than 30
The opposite is true of the 12.5 million households occupied by people younger than 30 where 77% are renters and 23% own.
Renters vs. Homeowners
Traditional Security Systems
They don’t jive with users’ lifestyles.All home security systems work on the same basic principle of securing entry points, like doors and windows. Regardless of the size of your home, security systems are expandable to be able to protect all entry points and are monitored by the control panel.
Cost - $2800
$1500 install + 3 year contract at $37/month for home monitoring service from a company like ADT.
Not renter friendly
Traditional systems require permanent installation and are wired into the home.
No video surveillance
Only protect the home when armed and a point of entry is breached. No backup surveillance.
Emotion + Design
Combining the two.Before any design took place, Ryan and I set out to figure out what emotives we wanted our design to portray. Through brainstorming list and compiling trend boards, we unified our visions for our home security product.
Succinct
Assuring Connected
Welcoming Reliable
Friendly
Prototyping
Living with it.We lived with low-fidelity prototypes to determine the most appropriate form for hush. Daily interactions with our models led us in the direction of a free standing unit because it felt most appropriate for a rented space.
Design Iterations
Fine tuning it.We drew inspiration from Wi-Fi routers that are now commonplace in modern homes. Hush is designed to blend into the landscape of technology that we are all use to living with.
hush
Putting control intoyour smartphone.
Device
Your eyes and ears.hush monitors the home using a wide-angle camera to detect motion and a microphone to listen for what it can’t see. Smart enough to adapt to your routine and know when something is out of the ordinary.
App Navigation
Everything is Normal
Hush allows you to check in at home to see what’s going on, who’s home and if everything is ok. The abilityto connect like this provides peaceof mind.
Motion Detected
When hush sees something odd you’ll get a notification. Learning something is wrong at home is sure to induce an adrenaline rush, but hush gives clear and calming directions of what to do.
Sound Alarm + Call Police
An alarm can be activated from the app which is typically enough to deter burglars. The police can also be called from within the app; connecting you with a trained professional to help you.
A breakin is frightening, but hush is clear and calming.
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