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Jae's beverage container
I did two different approaches to build my model. In the first figurative approach (main work), I decided three different drivers and goals according to three different configurations. Then, I made a set of geometric parameters focused on how to draw three different shapes exactly in software. In the second work, I focused on making parameters which could be combined to decide geometric elements, as the sample did.
Description of design drivers / goals
- Goal for config. 1(Housewife in Egypt) - In desert area, housewife need to store water for a long time after conveying water from somewhere once in a while. So, I set “long duration of storage” as a main goal and set “max in volume”, “stable standing”, “adjustable usage”, and “stable grip for conveying as a sub goals.
- Goal for config. 2(Bikers in Himalaya) - In unpaved, rocky area, bikers need water beverage that does not break easily when falling, and is easily gripable and drinkable. Therefore, I set “easy to grasp”, “easy to drink”, and “sufficient capacity” as drivers and goals.
- Goal for config. 3(Kids in Tokyo) - In Tokyo where people are sensitive to character design (sth in japanese manga, comic books), kids need beverage container of interesting shape. So, I focus on “figurative shape” and “easiness in use” as main goals.
Logic diagram
CAD models
Parametric variations: Images
First Approach
Second Approach
Lessons learned
- Strong point of parametric design
- Importance of setting proper parameters
Discussion
So… I am really impressed that you basically did this assignment twice! I think your user scenarios are interesting and easy to understand so that your bottles were clearly related to each demographic. I wonder, which of the two models do you prefer and have you considered blending the two models?
I loved the originality of these designs - particularly the overall shaping of the Egyptian Housewife and middle 2nd approach design. Seeing your different iterations as you changed your methods and approaches is really helpful and neat to see because you can follow your thinking. The Tokyo Kid container is really neat and totally in keeping with the toys and cartoon characters there. It's amazing that such an extreme geometry is related to the other two configurations.
I like your passion. You did this homework twice! It is really interesting that your model can creat so many different design by implementing few parameters. Also, your diagram is really logical and easy to understand your goals and parameters.