Project created in Product Design 4.
PROMPT
Develop a Fish Finder solution that allows for monitoring from anywhere on a sport fisher.
Final Product
The design that I arrived on is a modular system that allows the user to view a main display on the dashboard, and take the mobile device with them in their pocket or on their belt
USER
The design that I arrived on is a modular system that allows the user to view a main display on the dashboard, and take the mobile device with them in their pocket or on their belt.
Bluetooth Device Design
Bluetooth connection allows for device to travel with fisherman to any location on boat, including flybridge. This will reduce the number of trips necessary to the flybridge.
Sportfisher Analysis
After analyzing the anatomy of a California Sport Fisher, I was able to make insights about harm reduction of the user.
Establishing Design Criteria
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Mobile Must Be Ready At All Times
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Device Should Be Charging/Charged
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Device Should Be Out Of Way
KELP PADDYS
KELP PADDYS are chunks of floating kelp that breaks free from larger bodies of kelp and is not attached to the bottom. Kelp paddies float free in the open ocean
SKETCHING BASED ON DESIGN CRITERIA
IDEATION
Gravity Sketch Exploration. Device is ready to be grabbed at any moment.
Monitor/Mobile
Device Relationship
Gravity Sketch Exploration. Device is ready to be grabbed at any moment.
Monitor/Mobile
Device Relationship
Gravity Sketch Exploration. Device is ready to be grabbed at any moment.
DASHBOARD
DISPLAY
PROTOTYPE
Prototyped "Looks-like" Model for user testing
FINAL REFINEMENT
User testing verified design works and works ergonomically.
Nesting
Mobile device nests on dash and acts as a second extended display when nested.