Refinementation

So the circle has been circled and I've changed a few aspects of my design (a glucose level tester and trend indicator for those unfamiliar).

Firstly, the form of the tester has been retained, but flattened so as to more easily be slid into and out of the user's pocket. The hinged watch-like shape has been added due to workshop but mirrors nicely the shape of the trender. Due to the inclusion of this hinge a slight gap has been integrated between the top and bottom surfaces to allow the hinge to work appropriately. The interface has been altered slightly, the included buttons are for scrolling (ie left and right), select and menu plus a screen which displays the current blood gluocose concentration and the overall diabetes control of the user. Colour has also been integrated into the reading, communicating to the diabetic how good or bad their levels are.

The trend watch has been put on a diet and smoothed out. The original watch was a little too sci fi so the edges have been chamfered and the large face tapers into the wrist band to decrease the appreciated size. The watch now charges and communicates with the glucometer via usb 2 as the original use of bluetooth mean that the watch would run out of power quickly and another form of power such as batteries would have to be included which compromised the package. The adjustable section of the band been changed from leather to steel mesh purely from aesthetic preference.

Cheers,

Ed

Refinement

The refinement process helped me to identify a few key issues with my blood sugar tester.
These issues, such as a lack of mechanism for seperating the device, and lack of buttons to operate the digital display have been resolved.

I felt that with the button for operating the needle, a triangular shaped button which 'pointed' upwards would make more sense to the user, seeing as the device is supposed to be easier for people in the general public to operate. I also came up with a simple solution to the 'rolling' problem which my device would have had if it were placed on any sloped surface. 

To fix this, I put some rubber strips or pieces on the back of the device to help it stick to surfaces.
Other small details such as screen size, the battery case shape, and colours have also been adjusted to better suit the device.

By exploring different button shapes and playing with the shape of the midway parabola that divides the device, I believe I have come up with a much more refined product and have vastly improved on my initial concept design. 

Dael

Love Measurement Refinement

Sorry for the late post, So here is the refinement of my Love measurement. As the image shown above, I have already shaped the general shape and some buttons of my mechanical Bungle. What remains for next week's workshop is all about mechanisms: twisting ring, buttons, sliding wings and so on. Plastic is going to be used for my sliding wing and screen. Before put my device on the lath, I did some research about the the size of a people's wrist. What says in the book 'The Measurement of Man and Woman' is 95mm will pass 99% pelple, but in fact that's too big. I just figured out that 80mm is just fine, so hope this data could help anyone doing bungle device. Other detailed refinement is the buttons on the furface. I will try to keep the buttons in one line so that makes them look like a whole thing. Anyway, next week will be in the workshop the whole week, hope to get everything done on time. Aodong Wei

more and more refinement

My good measure project, a device to measure temperature, sound levels and light to give a reading on how good a room/space is for studying and working, is slowly being refined - so far I have resolved any scale and technical issues, considered how and where it is used, and am moving on to the interface. The interface of my design is fairly simple, comprising of one button and a series of strip LED lights - to refine these i'm falling back on the old design elements and principles: applying them and experimenting with them to see what options i can come up with. I think my design is mostly resolved, but just needs a little bit more 'tweaking' to get it to the final product stage.

This coming week will be a big one for me in terms of resolving my device, but it will be an even bigger one for workshop!

3D scanner refinements

I mainly have to refine the small details of my model such as ergonomics and interface (buttons) as it is much easier to this in 3 dimensions rather than sketching.

So far I have vacuum formed my two buttons and the trigger, and i tried to make it as ergonomic as possible, similar to buttons seen on real products.

Rohan

Refinement

Hi all. soo sorry for the late post.

ok so refinement.... the refinement of my device has specifically been in the form and the human interaction. 

I have given the body a more seamless flow, i will be making the handle more slimmer to be more easily held and the hand grips to make its more comfortable. The air vents were an add on not to long ago realising i needed some air flow for the vacuum device. The dust collecting hatch, will be made from the vac forming process. I also realised i needed a source of power funny enough, and thought about the device being held in a slot, but then thought i could just have a hole that you plug a cord into. 

From this past week it occurred to me that the purpose of my device was not specific enough, i was trying to measure the general bacteria levels. Instead I should have a bench mark of how clean a surface is according to specific standards. (eg. is this bench top clean according to hospital standards or hotel standards)

Also the model is coming along slowly :)

Sooo sorry for the late post again. 

Tegan :)

Refinement of the "Sleep Easy" Device

The first attached image is the original concept before starting the process of refinement and the second image is the current model.

Through the process of refinement the form of my product has evolved drastically.
This includes the development of snap connected ear pieces rather than the original click-in design to give the design flexibility and aid in size manipulation.
The introduction of a gel bed for the EEG monitors is also a significant development. This will guarantee that the monitors come in direct contact with the wearer's head, ensuring an accurate read is achieved.
The colour scheme has also been manipulated to exude the feeling of relaxation, which is integral to a product designed to be used during sleep.
In addition to this, an organic pattern has been introduced to the facade of the headband in order to create a dreamy aesthetic.

Whilst not evident in the images, the current model also features felt covers for the inside of the ear pieces to cover up the interface panel and the speaker in order to increase comfort.
The device is also designed with symmetry in mind - this will allow the user to wear the product either with the speaker in the left ear or right ear, depending on their preference. To allow for this the ear pieces can easily be alternated from the left and right bracket. This aspect of the design will be particularly handy for consumers travelling on planes as they can situate the ear piece with the "Sleep Stage" display screen towards the aisle, so that air-stewards can see the message displayed no matter where the user is seated.

Currently, I am satisfied with the refinements made thus far and endeavour to improve all aspects of the product, ultimately aiming to achieve a sleeker, less bulky and more comfortable style.

Ashlee Shepherd. 

hydration device

the is my measuring device it measures hydration levels in you body.
this device would be used by out door extremists such as
hikers,mountain climbers/bikers or any person who is involved in a
physical activity which drains the boys of water. the device is meant
to be able to strap on to the front face of a back pack, allowing the
user to carry and use it efficiently. the device is used by the user
placing a small amount of saliva on to the screen on the pin and then
inserting the pin in the device, giving a reading of how hydrated they
are, by using siluette of a body which if hydrated the body will be
either 3/4 to half full and will appear blue, if body requiers water
the the body will be 1/4 full and will appear red, giving the sign
that the user is de-hydrated. the major changes i have made are the
shape of the wings, i rounded the ends, instead of having it more
triangular, this ensured the rope which weaves through the hole will
hold, i also added a rope pin which adds extra strength to the device
when it has been strapped on.

avinda fernando

Refinement

As you can see, I haven't finished my mock-up. In the process of making modeling, I broke mine into several pieces.

My device is to measure the weight of recyclables and display it through tree shaped LED screen. The more recyclables are gathered in it, the higher the levels of LED screen. It consists of two cylindrical bins: one for recyclables and another for landfill.

After the pin-up I have thought about the details and what is missed. One of the details that I added is recognizing camera on the bin which can figures out that what categories the recyclables are in. For example, when the recyclables are thrown into the recycle bin, the camera checks the shape and materials of the recyclables. And then the scale measures the weight of the recyclables.

Another thing that has been changed is the buttons to control the display. Before the pin-up, the display used to be fixed and to be tree-shaped. However, the plan has been changed from tree shaped LED display to flat flexible penal screen. As the bin is cylindrical, the screen has to be a curvature that is why the flexible penal is used for, beside the screen can display additional information.

Richard

Water purity

My water purity testing device has had several small alterations throughout the last week whilst making the model. They have mainly occurred during workshop time when i have been forming the shape. I made soft models to understand the basic form of the device and its comfort, but as wood can hold crisper edges this has altered some of the angles of the faces and where the sharp crease lines end.

 

The user interface has remained very similar with only two buttons, and two LED's. I have stayed with this idea of using two LED's to tell the user if the water is either safe or unsafe to drink as it removes the risk people may take. If a scale with smaller increments was used the user may risk drinking the water if it was only marginally safe. When first researching water purity testing devices i only really looked into one type, but i have recently discovered how they can test a much larger variety of water contaminants. A small change needed to occur the the actual testing probes found under the lid, but apart from that the technical package should fit in my device without alterations.

 

I have briefly looked into colour schemes for my device, but as as it can be used when travelling, in your home or in the outdoors it may be difficult to find a colour scheme which suits all three applications.

 

Jarrod Burge 

Rocket Todd Refinement

After the last concept pin up, I refined a few more details about the form of my product. From some good feedback, I realised some features of my bottle are not suitable for toddlers. I had alot of fun making the ends really spiky and industrial, and then another spiky stand to support it standing up. It was a rocket design through and through, only spiky/pointy things do not mix well with kids - especially kids with eyes and active imaginations. So, I've cut off the spikes and made a flatter base so it could stand and would be safer for the target audience.

Secondly, the colours are not set in stone. I want to experiment with what colours would mix well with eachother by sketching it up in illustrator and dunking in random colours. Since the painting process isn't till the finished product, I'll focus on the form first and then refine colours.

 

I still have alot of carving out to do so I'll most likely be going into the workshop next week. In the meantime, I think I might catch up on some much needed sleep and let future Karen worry about this...

 

 

 

Karen Ly

Music Analyser Refinement

For those who have forgotten, my device measures how accurate a violinist is playing their piece of music. I have reached the final stages of refinement and as with everyone, I am very please with the current form and sizing of my measuring device.  There has also been a lot of progress in the refinement of the interface. The slightly angled screen allows the player to see the outputted display while they are playing. The output will be a percentage of accuracy and the digits will be coloured scaled accordingly. The device will also provide the user with a breakdown in specific areas i.e., timing and intonation. During refinement, I've also taken into account the device's technical package as well as where the cameras and microphones will be placed on my device. Though technology behind my device will need be further investigated during this week's write up.

I have briefly played around with colour schemes. I'm heading towards a copper and black combination as this will balance with the colours of a violin nicely. Investigation into the type of materials being used is needed and will be dependant on availability. I purchased my timber today and will be commencing the construction of my model this week (finally). Obviously, I will probably make some minor changes when I begin to deal with three dimensional forms. Wish me luck.

-Phi Do

Refinement

After stepping back and looking at my design with consideration of its purpose I decided that it will be most suited to hikers and the like, which will make it an outdoor product that will be exposed to weather and being beaten around. therefore I  plan to refine the materials to be suited to these conditions and will refine the final details on the products form to fit the tough aesthetics of outdoor equipment. I have had a look at other hiking gear such as boots and backpacks to compare the details and design features that make it resistant to wear-and-tear. rubber ribs are a good way to protect the device as it absorbs the impact if the product is ever hit or dropped, which is why i have experimented with putting it into my design. the sketch quickly illustrates the previous design compared to the concept in question.

Hydr8

My design is a hydration reading drink bottle. It does so by incorporating a new technology created by caltimer which gives the user the ability to measure their current state of hydration  through a single drop of saliva. This device is concealed in the base of the bottle and the reader (which looks like a button on the base of the bottle) ejects for a sample to be taken. The transparent parts of the bottle allow for both the water level and light to be visible. This is important as the colour and intensity of the light are both measures of the hydration.

My design  has undergone a lot of refinement since the pin up this week. This was done to create a flowing form for the transparent parts of the bottle, as the sharp form made it seem disjointed. Therefore the shape of these parts was changed to fanning out (such as in the model) instead of tapering into a point (such as in the pin up drawing). I also discovered through the model making process that the ridges in the middle of the bottle, that were designed for an ergonomic grip,  were too narrow for average fingers to fit in, therefore the shape of these was changed to a smoother form. The sharp indents on the lid will also be redesigned to fit in with the softer looking design.

 

James Meikle

good measure refinement

My device was originally designed to measure the risk of a bushfire at a rural property. Over the last couple of weeks i have changed this to a severe weather warning system (to include wind and rain storms) and also a function for everyday use for localized weather reading. i am quite happy with the form that has been achieve through my refinement and from my research it is looking as if there wont be any problems with the technical package. Unfortunately i didn't have a picture of the alert device interface when posting this but it has change drastically since the last pin-up. i have taken the concept of a pager and for the tech package side of things and used an led lighting system with certain alignment for an easy to read display. sounds a bit confusing without the picture but is is similar to the pin-up concept but in a much more organic form. i'll try and put a picture up in the next few days. the only other refinement changes that i will be likely to make to the measuring device is that when making the model it may become slightly more geometric.

sean hibbins

'The Bogger' Refinement

My design hasn't really changed all that much during the refinement stage. Most of the changes have  happened during workshop when the drawings turn into three dimensional forms. My original refinement sketch shows very smooth, rounded sides whereas this made the physical size of the model way too large and awkward to carry. Instead, I've sanded a certain pattern into the side plates in an attempt to make it look more like a power tool and to reduce the overall width of the top section. The handle has reduced in size as well because it was slightly too wide for my hand to grip it properly. I still haven't finished it yet; I'm hoping it feels similar in size to a power drill handle.

 

The internal mechanisms haven't changed at all, but the tube slot that allows replacement tubes to be fitted has needed extra thought on how it actualy works. I was going to have a small pull back spring loaded switch, instead I'm going to have a small spring loaded ball bearing that locks the plates in place and is easily pushed in for tube removal. It all sounds very confusing but it makes sense in my head at least, haha. Hopefully the picture shows what I'm talking about.

 

Matt Van

 

Climbing Fluidity Refinements

So the refinements of my climbing fluidity monitor are coming along nicely. I am now pretty happy with the form of both my hand held device as well as the docking station. I still need to do a lot more research into the technical aspects of making this thing work. In relation to this I need to finalise the specific unit of fluidity that my device will measure ie. the climber will receive a fluidity score of 1-20, or 1- 15... or something completely different.
 Along with the tech report this week I'm also planning on scanning this image of my finalised form into photoshop and playing around with different colour schemes etc..

Sam F

measure device refinement

The purpose of my device is to the measure the sharpness of a knife or blade. with an additional feature of a knife sharpener combined.
the original design i had was a small hand held device where the knife would slide through a thin slider in a very similar movement to cutting your wrists. this proved to be an immediate safety problem and the idea then transformed to another hand held device inspired by a wood cutting plane. which looks more or less like a cheese grater for wood. this design invovled having the knife face up on a surface whilst the device ran along it, again this posed safety issues particularly in busy or crowded situations such as a kitchen. The already existing knife sharpeners all follow a very similar design, i tried so hard to steer clear from this and tried to develop an individual and intrinsically different product, however after much exploration it is obvious why that all look similar. my design is now headead that way, it is focused on a handle section and knife part being fairly separate to keep hands away as far as possible. as far as aesthetics go, development is still proceeding with inspiration being taken from numerous natural elements such as flowers and vines. a screen has been incorporated to cater for different levels of sharpness, for example, the touch screen has many different things to be cut on it, you simply pick which one you cutting and when you use the measure option which a green or red light will appear to determine if it is sharp enough. red = blunt, green = sharp.

lachmarsh

Good measure refinement

My measurement device is a blood tester for divers, it tests the nitrogen levels to help prevent the diver developing the bends.  I've been working a lot lately on my user interface and ensuring that my product is both easy to use and comfortable to hold, this has meant moving around the position and size of the buttons and the placement of the testing needle.  I've been playing with some of the curves of the overall product as well to ensure the tester fits easily in the users hand and also can sit well on a table or shelf of a boat.  I'm pretty happy with how the product is progressing but it definitely still needs work.  Apologies for the lack of photos, i know its pretty hard to tell what I'm talking about, but the photos just won't work for some reason.

 

Ross Thomas

Road Rage Refinement

Mine is a steering wheel that measures Road Rage. My foam model was a dash mounted device, so my design has changed alot. Since last week for the pin up i have changed the form again. The reason is that it seemed very unattached, where each component of the wheel had its own material and feel. I think this new form flows a little better but still suits the function which is to calm the driver. I also changed the material of the upper wheel to a leather wrap since the black plastic was too aggressive.
Now I'm happy with the form i can start making it :)
Shaun T

Cyclist visibility - refinement

Hi all,

I've refined most components of my cyclist visibility measuring device and I'm now mainly focusing on my hard model, which needs a lot of attention. Over the week I've been trying to find a solution to having removable handles as well as have them connected to the electrical circuit that's connected to the photovoltaic cell in the headlight unit of the handlebars. This way the side lights on the handles also increase/ decrease intensity once the handle has been remove and reattached . I've been looking at a few different ways (detachable wires from the headlight to handle on the exterior etc), but i wanted the circuit to remain in the interior for visual reasons. As the handles are being removed via buttons on each side of the handle that can be squeezed with the index and thumb, I've looked at other products with the same sort of function and I came across the Dremel tool that we have at the Monash workshop. The rechargeable battery pack (in picture 2) for the Dremel tool has just what I'm looking for: a removable part that retracts upon squeezing and a connection to a power supply that works after removal and reattaching. In my case, I don't want my power supply to be rechargeable as my main source of power is through my PV cell, so the little conducting plates in the handle will connect to conducting plates in the handlebar, drawing current from the PV cell.

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Cynthia Tang

Refinement

So basically my design is where it measures how sleepy/tired a person is based on how deeply they sleep. The more 'Zz' you get the less tired you are. I have since changed the form of my design as I found the previous to look too much like a pillow. I have redesigned the top and bottom so they no longer curve inwards. Now they are just straight. I think this makes it look much better. I've been trying to come up new ideas for the buttons as I find 2 square buttons to be very ugly and boring and they do not suit the design aesthetically. I've been trying to design it as one big button or as one button split into two. I haven't decided on the final look yet. Still having a bit of trouble designing the sliding in and out mechanism, but I may take the idea of Peters 'clicking' plastic system and try and come up with something to do with that. Other than that, the refinement is going great........

Mey Chiam

Refinement

My design is a device that reads the pollen count in the air and warning the user about it so that they are able to move away from that area so they do not suffer from hay fever. The over all form is quite nice, and am reasonably happy with it, however i think some more work needs to be done on the interface and where buttons and screens and the air filters could be placed. This needs to be resolved so that it can accommodate the various ways it could be used. My feeling is that it should be able to be fixed on multiple locations like a handbag, pram, picnic basket, a around the belt or even worn on the body around the bicep or something like that. For this reason, the clip needs to be explored in more depth, and a better solution needs to sought out. At the moment it is a simple fold around clip that does not really offer much flexiibility and does not suit the complexity of the design. Other things that need to be considered are the addition of a small compartment where medicine, or anti-histamine tablets can be stored and a wind reader, indicating to the user in which direction the wind is blowing. It will also offer technology that allows the device to learn if the user picks up any new allergies to pollens in the air, and will warn the user about those pollens if they are present in the air. Some research needs to be done in regard to the type of materials that will be used also. Perhaps a weather reader could also be included. 

Raz

Weather Simulator Refinement

My refinement so far consists of the temperature box of my project (most recent pages) and the form change and a few additions to my product. The refinement has changed my product from being a block to a shape with nice curves. There are a few lights in my design which need to be set in the correct position in my design. I was having trouble with the form of the other temperature box as well as the actual product. I went through different variation of different shapes and eventually found on that comprised of similar aesthetics to the main product. First I tried with ellipses and circular shapes, but they turned out to be a bracelet type from which was not consistent with the design of my main product. The final shape consists of squares and circles and has a 'mosaic' style emphasis to it.

I also realized that I need more buttons in my product than I thought. One main addition is the WiFi button to connect my device to the internet so that it is able to download information about the weather. This still needs a little more attention as long as refinement is concerned, however I believe I am closing to the end of my refinement stage in the design.

Bishavjot Singh

LAP TIMER/ INDICATOR - Refinement

Im fairly happy with the overall form of my design so far, the main fold line down each side im quite happy with, and the size proportions seem to work very well (determined from initial foam model). To recap, my design aids race drivers in providing a 'live timing and positioning indicator' with a green/yellow/red single light output.

After roughly determining the basic design quite early on in my design process, I have had quite allot of time to play with the details such as lines, materials, ergonomics and functionality. The material(s) is still undecided, but for the context that this device will be used in, a durable, hard and waterproof material is required. It also must not interrupt the beacon signal between the main body (placed on the pit wall) and the GPS module mounted in the car.

Another process which i am currently working through is the mechanics of disconnecting/reconnecting the GPS module from the main body. The release button on the main body and the dock inside the car are the same, for usability. I have refined the button now to be a dual button release. So your thumb and forefinger 'pinch' either side of the device to release the GPS. I have found that this setup is more pleasing for the user making it a more interactive process. to re-connect the GPS module, no button is required, instead to user simply pushes the model back into the body or dock which gives a confident 'click' fixing it back into place.

Finally, the refined design of the GPS model is almost complete, and will reflect the overall design of the main body. The distinct aesthetic feature of this device is the swooping part line and the accelerated curves helping to project the two tone colouring.

anyway, I hope you like it!


Tom g.

Fwd: Pain machine update

The body of my model almost fully resolved on paper. Exact sizings im expaecting will change while in the workshop as I will have a better idea of porpotion. The next step is figuring out meachanisms and buttons. I have only just realised I have only allowed 15 mm depth for butons. This could mean the buttons will have to be raised from the screen pabel instead of the original plan of keeping them flush.

 

Ben Paul

'Perido' Refined

Perido has been refined. Yes, that's right, this week I decided to get to the bottom of the bangle situation and sort out where the hinge is going to go. The mechanism I've decided on is different from the original idea of a two pin system or a traditional bangle. Now I've got a new pin hinge which is on the exterior side of the wrist instead of the two pin system similar to a watch.

Also, for the docking system, I've played around with the idea of the shape, which in terms of useability shouldn't be too much different, but it may look a bit more feminine with an asymmetrical form. I've studied the form of strawberries and flowers which should help to make it a bit more attractive to the average user/consumer. I thought about this after thinking about making the bangle itself asymmetrical.

Lastly, I thought about the possibility of having multiple users for example in one sharehouse or living environment. For this reason, I've decided to include a button for switching between users on the dock. This should be colour coded or a include a mini screen which will give some stats about this. By taking in all these changes I hope that I have been able to keep to a simplistic and easy to use design. I hope they turn out alright, but naturally I'm still refining more and more as I go!

Motomundo.

Refinement and such and such and such

With my refinement thus far, i have pretty much finalised the general form of both the bottle opener and the docking station. I have taken the route of the mullet, business in the front, party in the back. The bottle opener flows from an organic feel at the back, fitting comfortably in the palm of your hand as the edges are smoothed off and fairly curvaceous; whilst the front part where everything needs to happen has taken on a more geometrical form with sharp angles and functional purposes. The docking station follows a similar suit, with the front area being rounded off with a radius on the inside to appear similar to a bottle shape; the back area has been all cornered off using triangles and rectangles to fit them all together.

No photos this week as i do not own a camera.

but for now, I'm out scallywags

Jared Dettmann

Refinement

For this week's refinement, there hasn't been any major changes. I have made the centre part of my device slightly slimmer, so that the disks on the outside can wrap around the centre more without changing the overall size. I have also shorten the distance between the edge of the outer disks and the centre from 15mm to 10mm, which makes the whole device even rounder and more compact. After exploring different ways to form a grip for the sensor, I have decided to use silicon or rubber grip (like those grips you find on a pen or mechanical pencil), because this is one solution that doesn't affect the smooth roundness of the design. 

As a requirement of workshop, I had to add a button and a base to my design. I have made it just an on/off button, so it's easy and simple for users to use when they are out and on the go.

The base is rechargeable through induction charging and it is also made using the method of vacuum forming. 

I have recently been focusing mainly on the workshop aspects of my design and thus there are still a lot of work in progress..

- Hannie Choi

Heat Sensitive Product Refinement

I'm pretty happy with the form that the heat sensitive travel cup has
taken and have been focusing more on the form of the spoon. The first
photo indicates the direction I'm heading in with that and slight
refinement in terms of the end of the spoon. Prehaps have a
retractable feature with the angle cap detailing extending to create a
longer spoon. I even had a suggestion that the end of the spoon could
be feature a carabina style end which could hook onto the handle of
the cup or to a small hole through the right hand side since the right
most edge of the cup will be solid plastic.

I've also been doing further research into the type of material that
the products will be made out of and the possibility of pushing the
limits of this material for future uses. The next step is basically
getting into the workshop and refining sizes and dimensions as a
physical model will really help to establish this.

Still open to changes and suggestions so feel free to comment away!

Steph Tan

Task Light Refinement

As far as refinement is concerned I think I'm pretty much at the end of the road, maybe.

I've resolved the interaction between the cord and struts, settling with four aluminium tubing struts connecting to the internal but visible cord. All of the connections between these circular sections and the frame/base/head will be similar cylindrical forms, tying the cord and the struts together a little more.

A major problem I've now resolved was the size of my two knobs at the head of the light. These used to be sitting within the extremities of the frame, but now I've decided to enlarge them, exposing them (and the gears to match the form), making them much more ergonomic, whilst maintaining if not enforcing my light's functionalist aesthetic. 

All I really have left to resolve is the relationship between the light sensors on top and the LED's on the bottom of the lamp head. I'm suspecting at this stage I'll do 5 rows of LED's underneath the lamp, and potentially 3 rows of light sensors on top. 

Other than that all I can say is I'm not really looking forward to the next week of my life. Thanks for reading,

Nicholas Avery

Refinement

The only refinement i have made at this stage is modifying my designs form. I have made the whole thing slimmer and more rectangular instead of the cubic shape I originally had. I have also started to hollow out the inside of the model so there is room to hold the mechanisms and the other bits and pieces for the dials and buttons.
Stefan