DESIGN 166: Design Foundations

Role: Industrial Designer

Duration: March ~ June 2016, 3 months

Design Process

Requirement

Design a package that contains three juice glasses with only one sheet of 16 x 32’’ (41 x 82 cm) E-flute corrugated cardboard. No fasteners (nails, screws, etc.) or glue may be used.

Brainstorming and Storyboards

In this project, I have to consider the full cycle of use for this product and package as well as the aesthetic of the juice box. I sketched my ideas down and demonstrate how the user will buy the package using storyboards.

In-Class Critiques

Throughout the in-class critiques, I was able to refine my package from the initial two different design concepts to one design concept with three different models of the juice glass package to one final model of the juice glass package. Through in-class critique, I was able to gain feedback on my storyboard scenarios and my design ideas to develop them further.

Final Display

Thoughts and Reflections

This project helped me to discover what my interest is. In this project, I really enjoyed sketching down all the ideas that I have, the ideas kept coming out of my head, and they never stop. This project also helped me to learn more about applying 2-d composition into a 3-d format, researching on information to help solve a problem, working with constraints to achieve the project goal, breaking down a large project into smaller steps to execute them one by one, and finally learning and exploring principles of human-centered design. This is my first time feeling exciting and enjoyable in bringing my ideas into a real product. This project helped me to start exploring the design world, and I am eager to learn more about it.