Based up on the discussion that I had with Robbie I modified the battery hatch to bring it closer to the rest of the design (create a more natural look). Also from the feedback I received in the table discussion I've relaxed the shape of the hand grip to suite both genders. I might also add a display (analog or digital) on the other side, behind the speaker.
Jeff
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love the concept drawing, present every aspect of the design well. rendering is splendid, it clearly reflect its material (plastic? in general). The product/ radio it self is well designed. looked very comfortable to held with its unique design (sides) the form is very organic , modern and up to date.
overall great job :D
- Beichen
hey mate firstly i love your presentation skills, also your design is very cool. On the note of the screen you were thinking of placing on the back of the radio, be aware that the way your hand grip is it might end up being a bit annoying to turn your hand around in order to see the screen, maybe think of placing the screen on the front maybe or possibly changing the grip. But really there is not to much i can say that is bad about this design because it is really really good. Also could you chuck up some of your drawings without photoshop to by any chance??? i love your raw drawing style and want to see more. Peace
- Ryan
Beichen With the material I was thinking about the same type of common plastics you use to see in bright yellow Sony Sport Walkmans. After all this is the same type of running jugging/radio kinda thing. Thanks for the remarks…
Ryan this design is initially a screen-less design because I was considering the movements associated with running. It works based upon solely hearing the fine-tuning/volume control adjustments while you are running without having to look at anything. But when I physically twisted my wrist to see how it might feel if I placed an extra display behind the speaker to further complete the product it didn’t feel that awkward either. But as you have suggested it is common practice to place the display in the front anyway. Your comment about the rendering method shows the extent of critical observation you have which I think is an essential ingredient for success as an ID professional. The reason I post Photoshop rendered images is that I’m using the opportunity to force myself to work with a pressure sensitive tablet. The whole thing is done in PS from the start to the end to practice using the tool. Thanks for the comment
Hey Jeff, i think you have done an great job in presenting your radio in a realistic 3D form it looks very natural. Your design is nice and i like how it has a sleek modern shape which would make it appealing if it were on the market today. You have told us it is for handheld use but i was wondering would it be small and comfortable enough to fit in the pocket so you dont have to lug it around? Maybe some human scale in the drawing would help us get an idea of its relative size. Also does the speaker have a clear glossy film covering it? it looks like it in the drawing. Other then that well done mate, love the design and the colour!
Andrew G
Andrew, you are spot on about the design not having any reference scales. Another flaw is the absence of illustrations for moving parts which I have fully explored on my paper sketches. At this stage I was thinking more realistically about sweat resistance and grip functionality for the material and didn’t pay much attention to the finishing coats in terms of glossy or mate. Thanks for the comment on the color, I was particularly looking for a comment to adjust the general direction (although we will not paint them here yet)…
Jeff, I don't feel like I need to comment on the image itself - it's nice.
As far as the product goes; what is the 'trigger' button for? On/off? also, the hand grip is coming along nicely, but I have some concerns about the finger-moulded side. Contemporary ergonomic theory suggests that we offer smooth surfaces for and grips rather than finger locators - the human variation is just too great to allow it to fit all people. I think there's room for innovation in the grip, it's material, texture etc.
Colour exploration is something that would be nice to see in your sketch file, and I agree with Ryan, don't get too hung up on computer rendering just yet - designers have to be able to develop ideas in a quick way (obviously why you're practicing), and as good as computer programs are, they are always a little slower than pen and paper.
Modelling this in foam is going to tell you a lot. It will be fun.
-Robbie
Hi Jeff, you know we like this design. The shape is so different as other normal radios. From the discussion, you know that different people=different hand shepes! Really like your drawing and looking forward for your model!
-Lisa
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