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ARG Blend
Rethinking experiences
The Problem
Products and their consumers can often become complacent
and stagnant in terms of innovation and evolution. The task at hand for this project was to re-think how a blender is used, create a different form, and simplify the feature list for a more satisfying and less cumbersome experience
Photo Credit: Michael Hession
The Goals
Smart Storage Functions
Redesigned Construction
Simplified User interface
Research
A cheap/typical blender was deconstructed to further understand the products architecture and most importantly understand how a standard brush motor works and its overall sizing. Further research was done into other motors such as DC, Hub, and brushless motors to see if the product could become shorter
Development
A multitude of sketches were done to better visualize the problems and possible solutions to be solved within this product.
As development continued it became important to make sure there was enough room for the motor and more than likely a right angle drive train to transfer the motors horizontal motion into vertical motion.
It was decided that the blender's base should be shorter and more rectangular in order to be more storage friendly. additionally, a handle was added and a cut out for the cups handle in order to create a more portable product that's much easier to handle.
Final Sketches
Once the features were nailed down I went back to sketching to figure out the final look before modeling and rendering. the top two left felt the cleanest and the most viable design.
3 part system to easily clean and repair cup through life cycle
Simplified User interface, turn on and slide for power
Magnetic clip-in for base and cup
Final Results
Handle for easy grip and wall mount
redesigned motor grip to avoid cup detaching from base
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