The goal of this project was to design a medicine organizer for the elderly. This involved user research, competitive evaluation, concept generation, and prototyping using foamcore and molded plexiglass. The final concept featured an modular alarm clock with large visual indicator, easy-to-access pill organization, easy-open lid, and a reference “cheat sheet” tucked beneath the product. [...]

This product was focused on developing a concept for an efficient, intuitive microwave interface. User research revealed food temperature as the end goal, reflected in the final design. In addition to user and competitive research, concept generation, marker renderings, and prototypes were utilized. A product logo was also developed. Fall 2007

What began with the task of designing an organizational device that could fit within a 3-inch by 3-inch cube soon became a bill-pay center. Initial concept sketches were evaluated and refined to the product shown below (corrugated fiberboard, painted). Fall 2007

Hand sketching and marker rendering skills were honed as part of the CMU’s MPD curriculum. Fall 2007