Steadi-Glow
Anti-Tip Base
Summer 2024
VISION: Create inclusive lighting solutions that bring saftey and aesthetic appeal to spaces for those with coordination difficulties & hyperactive behaviors
GOAL: Create tip-resistant lamp that builds confidence & fosters independence
OBJECTIVE: Develop compact, battery powered LED lamp
TARGET:
Special Education Institutions
Senior Living Communities
Occupational Thearpists
Care Givers/ Family Members
Design Enthusiasts
Inspiration
Gathered inspiration via potential compelling lamp forms
Researched potential materials and thought about lamp context
Research
Consumer Insights
Top Priorities
Stability: 80%, Crucial for care takers
Light Source: 70% prefer energy efficient LED lighting
Attraction 58% Value aesthetic appeal
Consumer Values when Selecting a Lamp
Inspiration: Shape and Form Exploration
Focused on geometric and curved themes
Angled Forms
Curved Edges
Twists and Loops
Inspiration Board & Ideation Sketches
Explored various non-lamp objects for visual appeal and elected to execute a solid geometric look
Initial Models: Low Fidelity
Form, Lighting, and Electrical Configuration Exploration
Detailing the Design
Further explored forms, materiality, and different assembly mechanisms
Key Findings:
Battery pack access underneath structure is most feasible
A snap to fit slot in top would hold most structural stability
Drawing Analysis: Measurement and Fit
Additional in-depth analysis of how top will fit into bottom base slots
Recorded measurements of battery pack and internal slots to create to size CAD model
Visualizing the Design: CAD Forms
Initial
Simple geometric shape
Refined
Pathway 1
Initial
Refined
Extended bottom length
Pathway 2
Initial
Refined
Curved base design
Pathway 3
Final & Materality
Top:
Translucent Acryclic
Base:
Wood Plastic Composite based on Recycled Polypropylene
Lighting Support:
Hard reflective plastic
Battey Pack & Button:
Hard smooth plastic
Refined Models: Mid Fidelity
Discovered a more secure snapping point for light plate is needed
3D Printed half size to view internal components
General overview of shape is gained for insignet on additonal changes
Visualization of Design: Final CAD Form
Made changes to internal parts to better support manufacturing design.
3D Printed Parts and made comparisons to best accommodate battery pack and overall component fitting.
Creating the Model: High Fidelity/Analysis
Spray Painted
1 coat of primer, 1 coat Dark Brown Paint
Hand Painted
w/ Acrylic paint to capture wooden texture
Creating the Model: Finishing Touches
Final Model
Final Render
