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Group 5, Design 200 Final Project, Winter 2011
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The Fridge
Group 5
Aaron PachAllison HolderleBen HickeyHannah ZollerLeah ChoiKara Knight
Our Logo
Client
Coleman◦Well-known outdoor recreational company◦Focused on the outdoor goods market◦Committed to bringing consumers quality,
sustainable products
Target Demographic
• Home-owners, families, social individuals• will accommodate any size family• families who need to maximize storage space• social gatherings
Connection
Coleman is expanding their brand while maintaining their current users and encompassing new users
It addresses the need of more space and general convenience to maintain a social and active lifestyle
Problems
Refrigerators are not versatilePoorly designed space usageInconvenience of locationUses too much energy
Goals
Design a fridge that is…◦Portable◦Durable◦Accessible◦Efficient use of space◦Eco-Friendly
Process
Process continued…
Problems Encountered
Initially targeted too small of demographicFreezer vs. FridgeNumber of CompartmentsIcemakerSimilarity to already designed fridges
Final Product
Dimensions of Fridge70” tall32” wide24” deep
Dimensions of Pull-out Fridge
18”tall18”wide20”deep
Features
Removable refrigerator section◦Solar panels◦Power mat transfer system◦Track-ball wheels◦Adjustable wall segments◦ Indented handle
IcemakerAdjustable shelving and door compartmentsElectric temperature displayBuy-back program
Research
Powermat◦ http://www.powermat.com/us/how-it-works/◦ Investigation into the industrial uses of the powermat technology
used in wireless power transmission Efficiency Research
◦ http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/business/manufacturers/quick-facts-refrigerator-freezers.cfm?attr=12
◦ Looking into the efficiencies of the standard refrigerator and freezer Cooler Efficiency
◦ http://www.engel-usa.com/PS0908_BigCoolers_reprint0808_WEB.pdf◦ Comparison between different brands of coolers and their efficiency
with respect to price and materials Cooler Coverings
◦ http://www.4x4review.com/Features/NewProducts/CoolerCoolers/tabid/378/Default.aspx
◦ Comparison of the surface types and covering and how they affect the efficiencies of coolers and other appliances
Colors and Design
Rounded cornersBlack, silver, whiteFlush frontSimplistic exteriorInfared UVIR coatingMaterials
◦ Polyurethane foam◦ Roto-molded (spray on) polyurethane
Inspiration
Coleman coolersStandard refrigeratorColeman clientsFamilies
Packaging
Recycled cardboardPlain colors-black and white
Biodegradable packing peanutsColeman home goods label on outside
Basic size and information printed in soy ink
Trade Show Display
Goals◦Direct interaction with product◦Demonstrate versatility◦Show Portability◦Convenience for customers
The Fridge
Questions?