Saturday, July 26, 2008

First sketches

The concept on the left i find the most appealing of my initial sketches.. i have attempted to simplify the interface to the point of having only one piece/area of interface.. the scan quality could be better but hopefully you can get the basic idea.. it is desgined for the older demographic(grandparents). it is also a stationary design which will sit on a table or shelf. it needs some work tho so suggestions are quite welcome...
 
Nick C

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Student Contributor said...

I like this minimal design, the static shape suits a desktop application and the surround speakers ensure great sound distribution. I know you want to make it simple but I think an elderly target market may get confused with that. The lack of signage and buttons is something very ‘alien like’ to the elderly. A modern example is the IPod, most old adults can’t figure out how to use the thing (five hidden buttons and a rotatable wheel) because it does not function as a conventional, ‘old’ electronic device. I think if you intend on targeting the elderly, perhaps you should bring some conventionality back to the concept such as labeled buttons and a blatant display screens. However saying that I’m really attracted to this shape and with the right surface, material finish, a final concept with this initial form would look great, well done.

Daniel Dob.

July 26, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Robbie said...

yeah, a nice idea, but perhaps not specifically for the elderly...

I would like to see you explore the proportions, the base thickness etc

-Robbie

July 28, 2008 at 3:55 PM

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