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HOLLY SCHALLERT2017 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

RESEARCH | Special Needs ChewieHOLLY SCHALLERT

EDUCATION

TTi Power Tools North America | Industrial Design Intern | Jan. 2017 - Present

Create product concepts focusing on the Ryobi brandRefine product details such as CFG’s and graphics

DEKA R&D | Industrial Design Intern | May - Aug. 2016 | 3 mths.

Designed external housing for lab equipmentWorked on interface, branding, & graphic illustrations for medical productsAssisted in prototyping & designing medical equipment

Marbles Kid’s Museum | Industrial Design Intern | May - Aug. 2014 | 3 mths.

Designed and built exhibit piecesRefurbished current museum exhibits

Burt’s Bees (MBA 590) | Recruited Consultant | Aug. - Dec. 2016 | 5 mths.

Researched consumer using tests similar to ZMET, laddering, and observations Designed interactive presentation in creative studio lab

Burt’s Bees | Recruited Consultant | Aug. 2016 | 1 wk.Brainstormed in interdisciplinary ideation session for Burt’s Bees next innovationRapid sketching for brainstorming session and display

NCSU | Materials Lab Technician | Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2016 | 15 mths.

Helped students in actualizing their design projects Supervised materials lab activities and enforced proper procedures

[email protected] | (336) 689-7085www.hollyschallert.com

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | May 2017

Bachelor of Industrial Design & Minor in Business Administration3.87/4.00 | Summa Cum Laude| NCSU Scholars Program

Specialty Courses: consumer behavior, human factors design, marketing methods, and economics

NCSU Prague Institute | Prague, Czech Republic | May - June 2015

CONTENTS

HELIX 4

COMPANION 14

MONTEREY 22

CRAWLER VAC 30

Problem

People with arthritis in their hands have an overwhelmingly difficult time opening child-proof medicine bottles.

Causes

• Stiffness in hands• Pain of fine motor skills• Limited wrist movement• Duel twisting & pushing motion, especially the twisting

HELIX

RESEARCH | Helix

In 2010-2012,

49.7% of 65+ year olds reported having

arthritis.

Limited movement

Stiffness

Limited fine motor skills

Research Quantity

Common Symptoms

14 observations

11 articles & web pages

20 interviews

23 survey respondents

Corespondents

Occupational Therapist

Arthritis Patient (day long

observation)

Arthritis Support Group

Arthritis Exercise Class

SurveyConducted

Sataistic

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FINDINGS |Helix

I start by asking, what task can be improved? Arthritis patients agree,

“The worst task of the day is opening my pill bottles, hands down.”

- Arthritis Patient

Limited movement

Stiffness

Limited fine motor skills

People can request non child-proof caps at their pharmacy but one must consider,

• Buying over-the-counter medicines

• Forgetting to request the caps

• Visits by grandchildren

GOALS

Minimize force & movement needed

Adaptable for most over the counter medicine

Easy to grip

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Current Product Insights

Mat distributing force Operated by twisting Operated by pushing

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Opportunity

to decrease force and movement needed to open medicine bottles

Since opening child safe bottles requires pushing, twisting, anda fair amount of force, the market graph is scaled accordingly.

Slow operation time

Stair step fit forvariety of bottles

MARKET | Helix

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IDEATION | Helix

Pad to help distribute force

ConceptExploration

ConceptRefinement

Grip for hands

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RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewie

Pill Bottle Gripper:ABS, satin

injection molded collapsible core

ExternalHousing Bottom: abs, satininjection molded with collapsible core

External Housing Top:

ABSinjection molded

satin with slight texture

Spring:stainless steel

Brass tapped insert bosses

Cap Body:ABS, Satin

Injection Moldedwith consideration

of helix

Helix &Stopper

Parting line

#6 screws:stainless steel

Over Molding:elastomerrubber

Ribs

Cap:ABS, satin

Injection Molded

VALIDATION | Helix

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RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewies

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USE SCENARIO| Helix

Mat distributes force & is magnetic for easy storage

Can hold caps between .8 -1.8.”W This is the average range of over the counter bottles

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Calm & Cool

Elegant & Cultivated

Serene & Confident

Soothing & Quiet

Light TextureOn top external housing

ABSFor injection molded parts

Satin TextureFor the rest of the injection molded parts

Rubber Over molded grip for thumbs

COLOR MATERIAL FINISH | Helix

Manufacturing Notes

Draft angle conditioner when choosing the parting line of the top and bottom external housing. Over-molding would be co-molder. A higher tolerance is needed for multiplecolored products.

Color Patel


Helix reduces the strain on joints and force needed to open a pill bottle. One can now have a less stressful and more independent lifestyle.

Cap gripper holds most

Simple push motion & mat reduce force needed

GOALS MET

Enlarged form allows for easy grip

User Feedback

Several potential users were interviewed. Many were elated to hear about helix.

“I would feel so much more empowered by this product. I have fused wrist, so the simple push is great. I wish I already had one!” e

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Problem:

Many teens with special needs, like autism, do not have adequate calming tools for sensory processing irritations.

Causes:

• Immature aesthetics• Limited calming technology application• Current products weak for adult teeth

COMPANION




GOALS

Volunteered with pecial needs children for 2 yrs.

DATA COLLECTION

RESEARCH | Companion

CALMING :

Research found It helps if the chew would have texture and vibration.

DURABILITY :

Teeth wears out the toddler chew quickly and are constantly replaced.

MATURITY :

Having a childish chew toy or chewing on a random object draws attention to teens with special needs.

2 yrs. ofobservations


4 interviews withteachers

& therapists

1 in 45 have autism & is rapidly growing


MARKET| Special Needs Chewies

THE MARKET

Childish Mature

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Product Gap


IDEATION | Companion

Interchangeable shell & elongated form to reach back teeth


TESTING | Special Needs Chewie

Mechanics Mouth Sizes

Part Size Shell Size

Texture Attachments User


Shell & metal

Shell made from an elastomer

Motor & base

Texture options

REFINEMENT | Companion


COMPANION

GOALS MET

Replaceable shell

Modern & clean form with personalization

Calming capability enhanced by vibration

Solution

This calming chew combines strong structure and materials, maturity in aesthetics, and superior calming ability with vibrations that teens with special needs deserve.


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CYVictoria & Albert luxury bath company is looking to move into the zero threshold shower pan market using their volcanic limestone.

Problem:

Current shower floor design does not line up with the needs of a high end aging user.

Causes:

• Grout tile collects bacteria & is annoying to clean• Showers are trying on one’s feet• Poor slip resistance• Showers are a hassle to replace• Shower seats do nzot fit the user

MONTEREY



teeth wears out the toddler chew quickly

RESEARCH | Monterey

LuraneHome Aid

Secondary Research

12 Market Reviews 9 Patents 27 Literature Reviews

A relaxing, safe, &

private feel

A shower seat with

aethetics &practicality

Easily cleaned elements

Customizable pan option

Provide more

traction

A warmer environment

Top finds show stakeholders want a shower with:

“Shower seats are purely decorative. No one sits in them because they are in the cold corner. People only use them for storage & shaving legs.”

“There has to be a better way than shower mats. I mean look at them. Those were not intended to go into the shower. “

CatlinInterior Designer

Primary Research

15 In-depth Interviews 5 Observations 46 Survey Responses 2 Showroom Visits

Users

Designers

Contractors

Caregivers

Hotels

Extreme Users

Stockholders Considered

INFORMED BY:

GOALS

Relaxing

Customized

Cleaning


Tray TextureGood grip and stability to the floor

Shower mats are poor retrofits to showers.Showers need more traction & comfort.

Inspiration from current high density foam shower tray.

Water drainage Grip

Relaxing Texture

Adjustable Shower Chair

Interchangeable shower pan

Removable seat with dual purpose track

and drainage system

Provide an option for a softer top material

IDEATION | Monterey


Conclusion: People Want...

A semi-soft material to stand on while showeringPebbles that have are closer together with a tighter radius An even pebble texture

User Feedback

“I like the softest texture when it is dry, but I want something more stable and

hygienic feeling for the shower.”

VALIDATION | Monterey

Process

Final texture design

Test

35 Dry tests 4 Wet tests 6 In shower


Showering:

Sloped texture promotes draining into the bay

Optional semi-soft texture provides impact resistance and relaxation

Holds keep top sheet steady

Seat:

Sturdy bench sits in drainage bay and locks the bench on one axis

Bench has rough texture on the bottom to hold for slips

One can scoot the bench closer, farther away, or remove the seat depending on one’s needs

Maintenance:

Lift up the light weight top tray to access drain

One can replace texture and old shower trays

USE SCENARIO | Monterey


Tray

Top Tray: (Option 1) a thin dense foam elastomer top layer with volca-nic limestone molded underneath.

(Option 2) the entire tray made of volcanic limestone

Manufacturing Notes:

Tile flange adaptation can be a mold insert to any side of the shower

Rids under base tray to decrease material

Chair

Material: laminate ebony or teak

Has handles to move in and out of the shower

Spaces on chair seat for water to drain

anthropometry determines seat size

FEATURES | Monterey


Monterey reinvents the shower to one that can fit a range of luxury users and creating a customizable showering experience.

MONTEREY

GOALS MET

Replaceable tray allows for easer cleaning

Adjustable & replaceabletray & seat

Cushion & adjustable seat allow one to move closer to hot water


Problem

Trampoline park workers are required to vacuum underneath the trampolines. The workers often become stiff in their lower back and arms. Further nothing they try can pick up hair on the ground.

Causes

• Twisting and reaching with high repetition and frequency

• Tight space• maneuvering large vacuum

CRAWLER VACUUM

WORK IN PROGRESS



Extreme arm reach

MEET NICK

He vacuums under trampolines. It could take him three hrs., but he often will break it into in 2-3 week periods because of the strian.

(Also interviewed 3 other employees)

Task FrustrationVacuuming up hair.

One co-workers made a make-shift hair picker-upper.

Every 6 min. someone is in the same uncomfortable position their pain will significantly increase.International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

“Among adolescence 95% of reported work related injuries are strains to the lower back.” U.S. Department of Labor

ResourcesEmployees often are free during slow hours and there is little money for cleaning products

RESEARCH | Crawler Vac

3. 5 ft.

Strain on lower back

Extended wrist

Watch out for the jumpers

Tried vacuuming myself

2 observations


4 Interviews


High Power

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Easily Removes H

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Shop Vac. Creeper Pull Vac. Wearable Vac.

Silicone Broom Pet Hair Vac. Robot Vac.

Patent Search

MARKET REVIEW | Crawler Vac

Similar Market

GOALS

Easily maneuvered

Comforts arms & back

Picks-up hair & powerful

Lower cost

Current Products


Testing-out motions

Mechanics

Easily replacedwheels

Removable silicone brush

Thinner & more controlled

IDEATION | Crawler Vac



RESEARCH | Special Needs ChewiesVISUAL BRAND LANGUAGE| Crawler Vac

Future development of the vacuum will be inspired by the Kobalt brand & battery powered

Gray touch points

Hexagon references& texture

Blue trigger with black surrounding

Straight lines

Color Ratio


Removable silicone brush

Ergonomic handle to ease wrist pain

Extendableattachment to

ease arm reach

Back rest to help break up strain when moving from section to section under the trampoline

Stands 6”off ground

FEATURES | Crawler Vac


User Feedback

“I really like the wheels on the attachment and the vac creeper combo, there would

be less to deal with down there. This vacuum would make my life so much easier.”

-Nick

The top part of the crawler allowing one to move around without putting strain on one’s body. Further the adjustable backrest helps breakup the strain on one’s lower back. The attachment gives the user extended reach, wheels to help distribute weight, an ergonomic hand grip, and a removable silicone brush to pick-up hair.

CRAWLER VAC


RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewie

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