OXO seedling highchair
In the start of the project the Client had concerns with the long cantilever design. To keep the project moving forward I built a test rig on a competitive sample with a smaller cantilever design. I attached a longer lever to the existing plastic part so we could match the forces of our intended design and see how the plastic stresses. This gave the client confidence to continue with this design and I helped with the following:
Early proofs of concepts built to validate project direction
Mechanism brainstormed and prototyped then refined through factory engagement
Managed local features to be properly spaced to follow the proper Safety standards
Worked with testing house to pass safety standards with a full scale model
Worked through DFM/DFA with manufacturing partner
OXO bib and smock
My previous experience with soft goods allowed me to fit and pattern initial concepts to the target age range. This project discovered the ideal interactions with user testing for rolling the bib into storage mode, attaching the bib on to the child , and the sizing/materials best for an easy clean up. As a design engineer I also worked on the following:
Complex surfacing in Creo matching designer sculpted form
Flat patterned fabric fit to child age range
Initial prototypes + patterns shared with factory for DFM
OXO Diaper/wipes case
Designed fabric to plastic assembly method for a secure connection between these dissimilar materials.
Flat patterned fabric bag
Determined best method to secure bag to hard goods
Worked through DFM for release files
