Prototype comes to shape

So I tried to make a few prototypes. But guess what? They were so bad that i ended up throwing them. But as they say, one needs to keep trying till he finally succeeds, I did not give up.
So finally! I can say that I'm happy with the latest prototype that I made. 
I tried to make the Storage using metal wire mesh. But it was too heavy for the entire model to hold up. so i decided to use plastic mesh instead. And it did the job pretty well.

                 

 

Storage flap-open (left) and closed (right)

Candid picture that my mom took

Rendering various ideas

I've been trying to draw whatever I can that best suits the idea of my design solution.
Here are some of my ideas for an overhead storage unit.

Variations of overhead storage
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Collapsible storage
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I think that a collapsible overhead storage would be the best idea as it can be opened or closed according to the shopkeeper's need.

Tomorrow i am going to try and make a prototype for this idea.

I hope it turns out good.

Time for Design Brief

Now is the time to get down to writing the design brief. 
As I've mentioned before, my opportunity area is a saree shop that is very tiny and the problem area includes space and storage issues. So that is what I've kept in mind while writing down the brief.

My basic idea is to create an overhead storage space for the shop as it will create more space on the floor of the shop. 

           

 From the visual Diary: Ideation

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Mood Board

The mood that I wish to capture is that of neatly arranged boxes in the shop that has quite enough amount of space so that the shopkeeper can display his sarees with ease.

Mood Board

Inspiration Board

In this post I am sharing my inspiration board.
I was inspired by modern day shelves that occupy the least amount of space but are very efficient.

Inspiration  Board

Concept Board

Now is the time to get down to creating the remaining boards. So in this post I am sharing my concept board.

Concept Board

The basic idea is of overhead storage as the space in the shop is very less. And all of the space is occupied by the saree boxes. 

So with the help of overhead storage, the shopkeeper can get more free space in the shop and display his sarees with ease.

Miniature Model

The other day we were supposed to make a model that represents our opportunity area.
And instantly I formed the basic idea of how I would be proceeding with the work. The shop: Teena Sarees is a 6x6 ft shop. so the model was going to be a basic cube. 
So I went ahead and bought sunboard to form the structure. Slowly I kept adding the little details to the model. I wanted to show the hangers and sarees in the model too. So I made mini versions of hangers from wires, and then I used some fabrics to make the sarees.
So here is what I ended up with.

Teena Saree Shop Model
Image: Ruchita Sahni

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 I added little sequins and stones to give a detailed look to the sarees. It ended up looking so cute.

                                 

Saree details
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