Step 1. Taking apart and analyzing a traditional household flashlight helped me understand all parts involved in making a flashlight work and how they are assembled.
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Step 2. Flashlight concept brainstorming, done in chiaroscuro.
Step 2, continued. Flashlight concept brainstorming, done in chiaroscuro.
Step 3. These 5 concepts were the strongest out of the many thumbnail sketches because they have potential to meet my target audience's needs.
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Step 4. This research-based persona describes the characteristics of my target customers.
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Step 5. After research and feedback, I decided to work on this unique concept because it is simple and practical.
Step 6. Final sketch for my concept, highlighting key benefits.
Step 7. Flashlight concept model made from styrofoam. Shown with a pencil for size reference
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Step 8. Notes for presentation to potential customers about my concept.
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Step. Final Product Concept Brief, summarizing achievements of my project.
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Step 10. Final computer model of my concept, made using SolidWorks.
Step 10, continued. Final computer model of my concept, made using SolidWorks.
Step 10, continued. Final computer model of my concept, made using SolidWorks.
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As a class project, I designed a flashlight for people that lead an on-the-go lifestyle. Project steps included customer and product research as well as sketching and modeling my concept.
