the work

it's done. but I don't like it much.
lack of concept, weird design and poor render...
think I failed time consuming. and lack of perceving info.
anyways, I've done for it.
no complaining.
showing off some design sketch and final render. no idea how it is goin.
no expect.

the modeling

the completed model without mapping.

the concept.

Abstract

The objective of a wheelbarrow is to be able to move heavy loads of gardening or constructing materials; for instance, bags of soil for personal gardening purposes. Thus, a wheelbarrow provides efficiency and convenience in such a working. Durable and rugged material guarantees long term reliability and seamless structure of the tray ensures safety to users. However, the product may require complements in regards to versatility to easily maneuver and use in various environments and circumstances.

Background

Currently, the overall structure of a wheelbarrow is specifically divided into three parts: (1) a seamless structure of the tray, which is used to store large loads, made of durable plastic or steel; (2) frames hold the tray, connect and keep the wheel(s) intact, and made of steel or wood extending to the handles; and (3) wheel(s) which allow users to easily carry and work at an unrestricted distance.

In a specific case of a certain wheelbarrow, the product tended to restrict mobility. It was not suited to run on iced or rough surfaces, therefore, exhausting the user at a faster rate. In another case, users experienced difficulty when having to carry loads upward on sloped surface. In addition, the wheelbarrow created difficulty in dumping materials on sloped surfaces because in order to dump out the load, the user was required to highly lift or stand up the wheelbarrow. Obviously, this scenario creates potential risks to the user while the user dumped out the load from the tray. Thus, it needs to be modified to be able to move upward and dump materials on sloped surfaces. As a result, from an ergonomical and functional perspective, a wheelbarrow ought to be designed to have more than one wheel and incorporate implementations for easy dumping. Also, it may require complements to move the wheelbarrow on the sloped surfaces.


Development process

Firstly, referring specifically the frame, the design profile was inspired by an impala that has a very dynamic profile. In order to eliminate the difficulties of current wheelbarrows: (1) it ought to be designed to have two wheels and an additional pair of handles; and (2) two wheels ensuring a wheelbarrow more reliability when in use and extra set of handles will allow two users to users to operate when necessary.

Secondly, a door designed at the front of the tray will open automatically while the user lifts up the wheelbarrow to dump out the materials. Therefore, the door will reduce potential risks to users having to lift the wheelbarrow. Thirdly, a removable safety bar was incorporated between the front handles providing convenience and stability while users carry up the wheelbarrow on a sloped surface. Furthermore, each part will be sold and stored separately so that users can easily purchase and assemble the wheelbarrow conveniently. The targeted market depends on the capacity and size of the wheelbarrow, the newly designed wheelbarrow may be used for various purpose such as personal gardening and up to a mid-size construction area.

the final renders.

the final renders.

I hope they look cool...

My name on the internet.

My name is officially announced on the internet.

http://www.dx.org/connect/ct/html/index.html

I just got the 3rd place but I am pretty happy with it.

I hope feel it again oneday.

Time consuming

there are many works.
3studies, 2designs, works for cash and 2plays.
no time to do all.
ya.. control the time by time of a day, and cut down load sleeping.
U know, there is no way to deal with them.

another challenge

I gave up one, but keep doing another one.
I am really not confident to do it, U know just keep doing it.

http://www.electrolux.com/designlab/

let's do it!!

The result.

hm..
not even in the final list.
I totally got nothing .

result is linked as

http://www.design21sdn.com/competitions/6

feel like..woo~~

working for a design comprtition, is held by Design21 Social Design Network, titled as child's play.

Concept -
The interactive play on the wall “IPOW” targets kids between 6month and 6years. The intelligent toy will support babies in getting up as well as provides creativity and imagination to the kids. The IPOW depends on kids’ growth period; therefore kids will play with the toy without any prescriptiveness.
For babies, around six month-years are highly active in curiosity and senses. In physical feature is that the babies start going on hands and legs on floor, touch and grasp objects around them. The IPOW will provide not only ease and stability to stand up but also will enable the babies to feel touch and color.
For kids, around 3~4years old, the kids are rapidly developed both physical movements and brain movements. The IPOW will enable the kids to advance their detail hand movements such as grabbing, pushing, pulling and taking off and on the objects as they are playing with the IPOW; moreover, the kids will be developed for brain movements such as color sense, material, and so on while operating the toy.
In last, for around 5~6 years old, they tend to draw and pencil everywhere once they grabbed a pen. Another function of the toy is to provide a huge paintable plate on the wall. The kids can enjoy drawing and penciling with their own creativity on the wall without any scolding from parents.
The IPOW will help out children to develop the creativity through out physical movements and the five senses.

working for a design comprtition, is held by Design21 Social Design Network, titled as child's play.

Concept -

When kids become at 3~4 years, the intelligence is extremely advanced as well as specific characteristic is built up at the same time. The traits of the period, they want to be very independent and want to make a social with friends. Sometimes they want to hide themselves when they want to be alone or when they feel to escape from a situation, shame or anger, sometimes they love to imagine in their own space. Kids also tend to keep their treasure in the secret place, then show off the treasure to friends proudly. By the reasons, they desire to get an independent and secret space, such as in the closet or under the bed or small cabin in back yard.

As the kid’s characteristic, the Blovi will help the kids to build up their own secret space with their own creativities. The kids also can make a conversation tools and table for their social life; moreover they can play with it on the water in secure. The kids can naturally develop their own intelligence and senses while playing and operating the Blovi

The Blovi consists of flat cylindrical shapes, flat box shapes and flexible connectors, the main cylindrical shapes and box shapes can be designed any shape in manufacturing, all the material is 100% recyclable. The light weight components are very easy to access for kids with pastel color, it is designed to assemble easily with perceptible clues.

Eventually, the Blovi will guide the kids to get accomplishment of building up the structures what they want to make, and will enable the kids to advance their own intelligence and creativity through the processing of assembly. The kids also will grow bigger imagination with the Blovi.

hm...Now can understant how I use it.
ho ho.. getting more interested in it.