Designing a remote using Fiskars design language
The brief given was to design a remote controller limited to 5 buttons, which took the aesthetic and design language of the assigned brand (Fiskars).
Product: CNC controller with motion controls
This controller is designed for industrial use. It allows the user to control a cnc machine using motion controls.
Research
The research for this project was done through looking into the assigned brand. I analysed physical features of the brands product designs in order to see what makes the brand aesthetic. I also did research into the requirements of a CNC controller.
Product analysis board
How might we?
How might we create a CNC remote which uses the design language of Fiskars?
Development of 3 unique concepts
Features of each concept:
Concept 1 features:
For this concept I considered a cylindrical area at the end of the handle, which might contain a screen.
Concept 2 features:
For this concept the focus was on ergonomics. I tried to create a design that fit the hand comfortable within it, and flowed around it.
Concept 3 features:
For this concept I decided to add a large back area which might contain a magnet, and a rising front area, making it easy to pick up
Development of chosen concept
I then went on to develop my chosen concept of the 3rd concept (leaf). I chose this concept because I liked the dynamic shape, and the ease of use. I also took a few of my favourite features from the other two.
I created a physical 3d foam model, scanned that, and re-modelled the product digitally, in order to get an idea of what the final product could look like. This was an earlier foam development based off the Log concept.
Foam prototype development
Final foam model and design
