Date: Fall 2021
Duration: 6 weeks
Tools: Fusion 360, 3D printer, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro
Class: Sophomore Studio with Professor Steve Chininis
The goal for this project was to design a solution to the common needs an individual experiences while moving. The Dolly Partner is an assistant for people moving by themselves. It secures boxes to a hand truck, preventing any items from sliding off. Designed to easily attach and detach, it makes the process of moving quicker and safer.
This video is a parody of infomercials demonstrating how to use the Dolly Partner
(compiled in Adobe Premiere Pro).
Main take aways from the interviews
Purchasing a new home is always accompanied by the physical aspect of moving in (left). This initial research was done in a group project (Sophia Kim, Meredith Renaud, and Rhea John).
I focused on people who were moving into a new home without professional help. After re-interviewing by myself, I found that most individuals were concerned with items getting damaged during the move and challenges regarding a common moving tool: the dolly. I conducted three more interviews solely regarding challenges with the dolly and summarized my findings above (right).
Initial sketches to make moving more secure
One idea of how to organize the bungee cords
The buckles on this idea were replaced with the connector I designed
Final concept sketch
First Fusion 360 design
Refined Fusion 360 design that I 3D printed
Roll over the images above to see a glimpse into my design process.
The first render is what the product will look like on the market. The bright yellow is eye-catching and will stand out in a toolbox. The DP logo stands for Dolly Partner. The second image is the 3D-printed PLA spray-painted model in use.
