Monday
Workbench
Designer: Iris Pham
Dates: October 17 to December 5, 2024
Deliverables: Scaled Prototype, Orthographic Drawings, and Manufacturing Instruction
Materials: Birch Plywood and Printed Documents
Instructor: Cezary Gajewski
Overview
My task in this project is to design a Bluetooth speaker based on a design persona. Even though we do not have to reach the final version of our product, I set a challenge for myself to make a producible prototype with working buttons for my 3D-printed model. My persona, Mia Wilson, directed my product to target young customers between 16 to 28, who have soft aesthetics and require a speaker that is portable but also visually pleasing. The final design features analog buttons to optimize the usability, as the user can feel the embossed icons on the buttons, with a gyroid pattern grill, and a customizable strap design to match the user's preference.
Incense Holder Final Prototype
Process and Finished Prototype
Reflection
As I have limited experience with 3D printing before, I was excited to explore the capability of this method. I started with the test print early in the project to see the different pattern of infill, and how I could utilize them in making the speaker grill. Tolerance and button mechanism was definitely a challenge for me as they should fit nicely and not move around. Using the JBL Go 4 speaker caused me a trouble as the button placement could not be altered, but I helped me to create the analog buttons and inspired me to transform the speaker into a mini radio model. In the end, my design turned out well and I like how the crochet strap matches the speaker aesthetics.