In our Product Design course, we were challenged to develop a product inspired by the theme "Sand, Sea, and Sun." After extensive brainstorming and ideation sessions, we conceptualized and designed The Root. This innovative product is a self-burrowing device that securely anchors into the sand and features adaptable attachments for accessories such as a speaker, table, or umbrella.
The Root enhances the beach experience by eliminating common frustrations, such as the difficulty of securing an umbrella in the sand or the inconvenience of sand interfering with speakers. By combining functionality and convenience, the product elevates comfort and enjoyment at the beach.
The Root
PROJECT FEATURES
Project Management
CAD
Technical Docs
DESIGN GOALS
01 UX/UI DESIGN
Focusing on creating an intuitive, user-friendly interface and ensuring the product is visually appealing and functionally engaging on consumer end
02 DURABLE
Prioritize durability to ensure the product withstands prolonged use and beach conditions, maintaining functionality and reliability over time
03 SAFETY
Must operate securely and has a built-in stop feature when it is no longer able to burrow further preventing accidental activation or injuries during use
Internal
Internals are unchanged, but the 2nd iteration is sturdier with 8020 Aluminum replacing flimsy acrylic.
1st Iteration
2nd Iteration
External
Shape and integrity remain similar, but the 2nd iteration resolves tolerancing issues from the 1st.
1st Iteration
2nd Iteration
With the 2nd iteration, the significance of SolidWorks Assembly became increasingly evident. Its capabilities in tolerancing and virtual testing allowed us to refine designs with precision and efficiency, eliminating the need to physically build every small component. This streamlined our process and significantly enhanced the accuracy and speed of developing the second product.
An engineering drawing of the SolidWorks Assembly internal components can be seen.
