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.
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.
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