Mock-Up #2: Ziploc Space Bag Vest Video

Mock-Up #2: Ziploc Space Bag Vest Process

Elizabeth and Phil met at the studio to work on alternative materials (space bags) for our new prototype using the industrial seam press machine. Our previous prototype #3 materials choice were nylon shower curtain for its’ waterproof and elasticity properties. However, with curtain being single ply layer sheet, we need to fold and seal all […]

Mock-Up #1: Shower Curtain Vest Video

Mock-up #1: Shower Curtain Vest Video

First we drew a schematic for the pattern of the vest. We then experimented with the materials. This is a shower curtain that we used the industrial heat sealer to seal edges of the plastic. We then filled the compartment with water and sealed the final edge to create a packet of water. This […]

Research: Ripple Effect – Access to Safe Drinking Water for Acumen Fund & The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

http://www.ideo.com/work/ripple-effect-access-to-safe-drinking-water/

Research: Guidelines for Amount of Weight Children Can Carry

“A backpack loaded with a day’s worth of books and gear can be a heavy burden for your child. Before you start packing, experts recommend a simple set of guidelines to follow that will help you measure the weight of your kid’s backpack against his or her body weight. ‘The AAOS recommends that a child […]

Research: Initial Research Findings

This video shows new concept for hydration pack design… the whole process is similar to what Phil studied in Industrial Design @ DAAP – http://vimeo.com/74230142 A Mile in Her Shoes: Educational Materials and Fundraising Ideas to Increase Awareness of the African Well Fund – http://www.africanwellfund.org/EducationalKit08.pdf Domestic water carrying and its implications for health (lots of […]