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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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
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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
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RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewies
RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewies
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
27 articles & web pages
4 interviews withteachers
& therapists
1 in 45 have autism & is rapidly growing
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MARKET| Special Needs Chewies
THE MARKET
Childish Mature
Sta
gn
an
t V
ibra
tion
Product Gap
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IDEATION | Companion
Interchangeable shell & elongated form to reach back teeth
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TESTING | Special Needs Chewie
Mechanics Mouth Sizes
Part Size Shell Size
Texture Attachments User
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Shell & metal
Shell made from an elastomer
Motor & base
Texture options
REFINEMENT | Companion
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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
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RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewies
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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RESEARCH | Special Needs Chewies
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
17 articles & web pages
4 Interviews
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High Power
Easily M
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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
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Testing-out motions
Mechanics
Easily replacedwheels
Removable silicone brush
Thinner & more controlled
IDEATION | Crawler Vac
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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
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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
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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
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