Phone Case Design Prototyping Project

As the technology for social networking keeps evolving, so does the need for ideal self-representation. With rising users for SNS such as Instagram and Facebook, more people are in search of the better ways to record and present themselves. Such needs opened a new market for products such as selfie apps (make-up cams, photo editing apps, etc.), and selfie taking devices (selfie sticks, fish eye lens, etc.). Since the endeavor for ideal self- representation through selfies is the need of the time, especially among the younger generation, we face a novel design challenge. Design Challenge: How can we improve selfie taking experience for young college going students (18-30 years) in Minnesota?

Research process (above)

We used human-centered design process by starting out with user survey —> biometrics research —> ideation —> prototyping I (drawing) —> prototyping II (low fidelity wire) —> prototyping III (3D printing)

Prototyping

Top-left is low-fidelity prototyping. Bottom and top-right are the high-fidelity 3D prototyping. We focused on the learning of Google Sketch Up rather than marketable product design.