DP1 Tool Project Process Book

A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN Varun Mehta 2019

I was tasked with designing a gardening tool that can be effectively used by people suffering from arthritis Let’s see how it went

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BACKGROUND RESEARCH 7 DP1 — Amy Leidke

What Is Arthritis? Varun Mehta 2019 Arthritis is very common but is not well understood. “Arthritis is not a single disease; it is an Actually, “arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal informal way of referring to joint pain or joint way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more disease. there are more than 100 different than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. types of arthritis and related conditions.” People of all ages, sexes and races can and do have arthritis, and it is the leading cause of disability in America. More Types of Arthritis Degenerative Inflammatory than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. It is most common among women and occurs Osteoarthritis is the most common type A healthy immune system generates internal more frequently as people get older. of arthritis. When the cartilage – the slick, inflammation to get rid of infection and prevent cushioning surface on the ends of bones – wears disease. But the immune system can mistakenly Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, attack the joints with inflammation, causing stiffness and decreased range of motion. Symptoms may swelling and stiffness. Over time, joints can lose joint erosion and may damage parts of the body. come and go. They can be mild, moderate or severe. They strength and pain may become chronic. Risk Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are may stay about the same for years, but may progress or get factors include excess weight, family history, examples of inflammatory arthritis. Researchers worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, age and previous injury (an anterior cruciate believe that a combination of genetics and inability to do daily activities and make it difficult to walk ligament, or ACL, tear, for example). environmental factors can trigger autoimmunity. or climb stairs. Arthritis can cause permanent joint changes. These changes may be visible, such as knobby finger joints, Infectious Metabolic but often the damage can only be seen on X-ray. Some types of arthritis also affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin A bacterium, virus or fungus can enter the joint Uric acid is formed as the body breaks down as well as the joints. and trigger inflammation. Examples of organisms that can infect joints are salmonella and shigella, purines, a substance found in human cells and in text sourced from arthritis foundation (arthritis.org) chlamydia and gonorrhea and hepatitis C In many cases, timely treatment with antibiotics many foods. Some people have high levels of uric BACKGROUND RESEARCH may clear the joint infection, but sometimes the arthritis becomes chronic. acid because they naturally produce more than is needed or the body can’t get rid of the uric acid quickly enough. In some people the uric acid builds up and forms needle-like crystals in the joint, resulting in sudden spikes of extreme joint pain, or a gout attack. 8 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Gardening & Tools Varun Mehta 2019 Positive Health Effects Gardening can be considered both as an art, concerned with arranging plants Vitamin D exposure harmoniously in their surroundings, and as a science, encompassing the principles Aerobic exercise and techniques of plant cultivation. Because plants are often grown in conditions Burns calories different from those of their natural environment, it is necessary to apply to their Lowers blood pressure cultivation techniques derived from plant physiology, chemistry, and botany, Healthier diet modified by the experience of the planter. Relieves stress & anxiety Combats dementia onset Gardening provides a number of benefits to the gardener. With its required Puts you in a good mood dynamism, gardening keeps people on their feet, promoting aerobic exercise and BACKGROUND RESEARCH vitamin D exposure. Past physical, gardening has been proven to help combat stress, decrease loneliness, and reduce risk of dementia by 36% in those aged 60 or above. 9 text sourced from encyclopedia britannica & aarp (britannica.org, aarp.org) DP1 — Amy Leidke

Market Research Varun Mehta 2019 Research was conducted using several radius garden peta easi–grip online platforms and major retail stores, hand trowel trowel including Amazon and Home Depot. Factors include price, type of tool, material, and color. radius garden ergonomic spade bosse round point Price: $9.89 (amazon.com) Price: $14.95 (arthritissupplies.com) d handle shovel Material: Aluminum & Rigid Thermoplastic Material: Stainless Steel, Rubber, & Plastic Notes: Efficient, cost–effective, aesthetic, & Notes: Unique angle design, possibly more marketed inclusively. A great positive example. ergonomic. Marketed directly to arthritis users. peta easi–grip bond manufacturing long reach cultivator telescopic culti–hoe Price: $89.99 (bossetools.com) Price: $44.95 (arthritissupplies.com) Price: $11.38 (amazon.com) Price: $44.95 (amazon.com) Material: Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, & Plastic Material: Stainless Steel, Rubber, & Plastic Material: Steel & Rubber Material: Stainless Steel, Rigid Thermoplastic Notes: Innovative central rotation handle. Notes: Unique angle design. Marketed directly to Notes: Telescopic design. Affordable & multiple Notes: Ergonomic circle handle. Marketed to Ergonomig grip on top, locking mechanism in arthritis users. Expensive for a long rake. uses in one. Marketed to general public. Not as general public. Long enough to be used while middle. Effective mechanism. Very expensive price ergonomic as other options, but does have large standing upright. Price is on the expensive side. point. Marketed to the general public. Likely rubber grip. inaccessible for moderate–to–severe athritis sufferer. 10 BACKGROUND RESEARCH DP1 — Amy Leidke

Varun Mehta 2019 MILITARISTIC NEUTRAL TOYLIKE 11HIGH PRICE LOW DP1 — Amy Leidke BACKGROUND RESEARCH

Takeaways Varun Mehta 2019 Form Militaristic High Depending Price on level of carries connotations of strength, priced tools often came packed commitment, price rigidity, masculinity, and with more mechanisms and is a relative thing. durability. Designs that leaned this features. They usually boasted Form isn’t. way told the public they were for parts that were superior in quality professionals, serious gardeners and material choice, only. Not entry level business. Low Neutral priced tools usually were carries connotations of “regular constructed of cheaper materials. tool”. Designs in this category do Many were comparatively basic not isolate users or push them into and simple tools, though outliers identifying with a particular style possessing functionality and or personality trait. mechanisms did exist. Toylike 12 carries connotations of delicacy, DP1 — Amy Leidke playfulness, and safety. Designs that fit this section offered an easy entry point into gardening, and create a casual atmosphere. PERSONA BOARD

Meet Janice Varun Mehta 2019 Personality Janice is a cheerful person who doesn’t let the weight of the world get her feeling down. She goes well out of her way to chip in little favors for the people close to her. She hates feeling like a burden, and will sometimes be reluctant to ask for help when her pain starts to flare up. Janice has been seeking a hobby recently, and after reading about all the positives about gardening, she decided to give it a shot. Janice Edwards is a 47 year old woman living in Rhode Island. Goals Frustrations She has inflammatory arthritis, and has had it since birth. Before her, her mother suffered from the same ailment. Janice wants to have some authority Janice has struggled to find a shovel that over this corner of her life, and wishes she can grip properly. Her pinky and to raise a small vegetable garden by middle fingers on her dominant hand are herself. She hopes she won’t need any significantly less strong than the other assistance with the task, as she wants fingers, and her wrist is very sore due to this to be her creation. She’s looking the small handle on her current shovel. forward to eating a hearty radish stew made with radishes from her garden. Medical History Diagnosed with arthritis Fell at a bad angle, Graduated College Slipped in the kitchen, Due to wear, Broken left wrist Broken left kneecap Knee replacement surgery Present Day Age 23 Age 9 Age 18 Age 35 Age 42 Age 47 13 BACKGROUND RESEARCH DP1 — Amy Leidke

Meet Eddie Varun Mehta 2019 Personality Eddie is a kind man at heart, but recently, life has been full of stress, leaving him a little short–tempered. He used to work as a farmhand, and the hard labor has caused an early onset of osteoarthritis, which he hasn’t fully come to terms with. His new job at an electronics store has him missing the connection to the natural world he had durm his time on the farms. He’s looking to recapture that feeling by building up his own garden, somewhere he can feel at peace. Goals Frustrations Eddie Alvarez is a 36 year old man living in Rhode Island. He Eddie wants to build up and grow Eddie thinks he’s a little too young to has degenerative (osteo) arthritis, and has had it since last a full garden, containing fruits, have arthritis and doesn’t like the feeling year. Eddie is recently divorced and a father to three boys. vegetables, and flowers. He needs a of buying gardening tools from websites place to de–stress and work creatively like arthritis.com. He wants to set up a and the garden is the perfect outlet. garden to the best of his abilites but still feel like himself as he does it. Medical History Injured right knee while Hospitalized for Broke left arm while Diagnosed with osteo Present Day playing soccer dehydration after a hike working on the farm arthritis Age 36 Age 16 Age 22 Age 28 Age 35 14 BACKGROUND RESEARCH DP1 — Amy Leidke

Interviewing Renay Varun Mehta 2019 An Extreme User 15 BACKGROUND RESEARCH DP1 — Amy Leidke

Motions That Work Varun Mehta 2019 Motions That Don’t BACKGROUND RESEARCH 16 DP1 — Amy Leidke

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SKETCHES AND IDEAS 19 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Initial Sketches Varun Mehta 2019 SKETCHES & IDEAS 20 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Thumbnails Varun Mehta 2019 21 SKETCHES & IDEAS DP1 — Amy Leidke

Refined Concepts Varun Mehta 2019 SKETCHES & IDEAS 22 DP1 — Amy Leidke

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PROTOTYPES AND REFINEMENT 25 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Initial Models Varun Mehta 2019 PROTOTYPES & REFINEMENT 26 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Refined Models Varun Mehta 2019 NARROWING IN ON HOLLOW DESIGN EXPERIMENTING WITH MECHANISM 27 MOULDED GRIP PROTOTYPES & REFINEMENT DP1 — Amy Leidke

User Testing Varun Mehta 2019 PROTOTYPES & REFINEMENT 28 DP1 — Amy Leidke

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Mechanism Varun Mehta 2019 I originally built some functionality into User feedback told me that the movement I drew out a potential handle design which would in one of my handle prototypes, adding a ball was too chaotic, so I knew I had to find a socket idea, but felt it was too awkward and large. I socket to allow the handle movement. way to restrict the motion. that the ball was unnecessary and that a simple rota PROTOTYPES & REFINEMENT 30 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Varun Mehta 2019 ncorporate the ball and This is a top view of the mechanism. The red parts were 3D I also came to the conclusion printed out of resin, the blue parts were metal elements, and the ation would suffice. white/grey parts were 3D printed out of ABS plastic. This brought me to the final mechanism idea, a 360 degree PROTOTYPES & REFINEMENT rotating handle head with a locking bar that slides forward and back. The decision to incorporate the mechanism heavily influenced my final design, as I had to much more closely weigh the realism of the product use along with the aesthetics. 31 DP1 — Amy Leidke

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Final Orthographic Varun Mehta 2019 EXPLODED SECTION ISOMETRIC 2.72 1.5 1 0.68 TOP 8.75 1.5 1.4 5.65 0.8 0.8 1.4 0.68 62» RIGHT 7.85 2.1 FRONT 4 BACK 2.9 LEFT FINAL MODEL 0.57 GRAPHIC SCALE GARDEN TOOL REDESIGN 34 FINAL MODEL BOTTOM 11 1 2 3 45 VARUN MEHTA DP1 — Amy Leidke 42 DP1 FALL 2019 AMY LEIDTKE ALL UNITS IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED FINAL MODEL FINAL MODEL

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BRANDING & PACKAGING 43 DP1 — Amy Leidke

Branding & Logo Varun Mehta 2019 BRANDING & PACKAGING 44 DP1 — Amy Leidke

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Packaging Tag & Poster Varun Mehta 2019 ZALCO DYNAMICS BRANDING & PACKAGING 46 DP1 — Amy Leidke

THIS BOOK WAS CREATED FOR AMY LEIDTKE’S COURSE, DESIGN PRINCIPALS ONE THE FONTS USED ARE UNIVERS 45, 53, 64, AND PLANTIN PRO REGULAR THIS BOOK WAS CREATED IN ADOBE INDESIGN IN DECEMBER OF 2019 Varun Mehta 2019