ZING - COMPACT BATTERY CHARGER
DESIGN BRIEF : Redesigning a AA-AAA battery charger to reduce its technical flaws
COLLEGE PROJECT : Techno-Aesthetic Detailing
DURATION : 3 Weeks
OBJECTIVE : Understanding of a product in terms of technical detailing and designing it to make it aesthetically appealing
EXISTING PRODUCT
Understanding the technical functionality of the battery charger
PROBLEM AREAS WITH THE CURRENT BATTERY CHARGER
DESIGN BRIEF
The design aim was to reduce the size of the battery charger to almost half when not in use
IDEATION
TECHNICAL DETAILING
MOCKUP
COIL SPRING MADE FROM OHP SHEET
TESTING THE COIL
mockup made from mount board to test the mechanism
FINAL DESIGN
The concept was refined after getting the technical challenges approved and assisted by Associate Prof. Chaitanya Kāchare.
Compact Size : Dimension : 45mm X 45mm X 50mm
Expanded Size : Dimension : 45mm X 45mm X 80mm
WHAT THIS PROJECT TAUGHT ME
This project made me look at the product not only from the aesthetics point of view but made me dive deeper into understanding the components of the existing product. It made me realize the opportunities as well as limitations technical components can have on the design.
The project even taught me all the things I had not taken into consideration. Though the concept was appreciated, the manufacturing feasibility, cost etc were things I should have taken into consideration while refining the concept.
